Gymnastics Coach Jobs

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POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for working with children, teens and/or adults to promote the enjoyment of gymnastics and movement by providing high-quality instruction and guidance. The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for teaching fun, safe classes that create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Assists in membership development and retention by effectively building community within the class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates progress with parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Keeps accurate class attendance records, aiming for continual retention and growth. Obtain roster of paid participants at the beginning of session and inform supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or improving overall health and well-being.
• Helps create class lesson plans specific to the class being taught that allow participants to progress their skills in accordance with their ages and abilities, modifying as needed to meet the needs of participants.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, completes mandatory staff training and participates in required staff meetings. Participates in special events as assigned.
• Ensures completion of daily equipment checks and completes daily cleaning tasks.
• Provides appropriate supervision at all times.
• Models welcoming, connecting, motivating and affirming behaviors.
• Treats participants fairly and equally, allowing them to feel good and confident about themselves and their progress.
• Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description
• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational gymnastics classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Supports mission, vision and direction of the Crossroads YMCA. Actively promotes all YMCA programs and activities and supports YMCA campaign initiatives. Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign.
• Builds excitement for the sport of gymnastics and delivers high energy classes every week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and the sport in general.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Leader Orientation.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have 12 months experience in participating in gymnastics training, with prior experience teaching gymnastics lessons preferred.
• Minimum age 15 required.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to game situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.