Gymnastics Coach

YMCA of South Florida; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an energetic Program Coach to teach competitive gymnastics to children aged 5 to 12. Responsibilities include developing competitive programs, maintaining communication with parents, and organizing training sessions. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a passion for youth sports development. This role is vital to fostering a positive environment for young athletes.

Qualifications

• Dynamic individual with outgoing, energetic and collaborative personality.
• Strategic and creative approach to work.
• Analytical, organized, driven by attaining results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan age-appropriate gymnastics for YMCA participants.
• Development of the pre-team and Level 1 competitive team program.
• Planning, supervising and implementing programs in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents regarding youth sports.
• Assist with other recreational gymnastics duties as needed.

Job description

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Coach plans and teaches competitive gymnastics to participants ages 5 through 12. The Program Coach is responsible for developing the fundamental competitive tracks for the compulsory team program. In addition, this individual will act as liaison between the director and the competitive team staff, dispersing group communications.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• Develop and plan age-appropriate Gymnastics for YMCA participants
• Development of the pre-team and Level 1 competitive team program to ensure strong fundamentals that will promote growth within the Junior Olympic Competitive Team.
• Planning, supervising and implementing programs in accordance with policies, procedures, and philosophy and core values of the YMCA.
• Demonstrate, model and gear program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensure that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the classroom are conducive to learning.
• Maintain excellent communication with parents regarding youth sports, progress, achievements and/or concerns.
• Attend functions such as staff meetings and program events.
• Participate in ongoing professional developmental training and attend coaches meetings as required by the Program Director.
• Work closely to train and help volunteers.
• Creation and implementation of Junior Olympic Competitive Policies and Procedure (Gymnastics Agreement).
• Coordinate payments of team program including but not limited to team gymnastics tuition, competitions, and other fees related to the Junior Olympic team program.
• Assist with other recreational gymnastics duties as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by Program Director

Position Profile:

• Dynamic individual with outgoing, energetic and collaborative personality.
• Strategic and creative approach to work.
• Analytical, organized, driven by attaining results.
• Innate ability to develop and motivate staff by a