Gymnastics Assistant Coach

Ymca-of-the-Iowa-Mississippi-Valle; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Schedules

Career Development

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking an engaging Gymnastics & Ninja Instructor to lead recreational classes for kids from preschoolers to teens. Bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to safety as you teach skills, drills, and obstacle courses.

The role offers a $12.00 per hour salary, flexible schedules, and benefits like a Free YMCA membership, program discounts, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career development while supporting youth growth in a fun, supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching.
• Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills.
• Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills.
• Reliability and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens.
• Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses.
• Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow.
• Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels.
• Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model the YMCA mission.

Skills

Experience in gymnastics

Ninja-style fitness

Tumbling

Youth coaching

Job description

Kim, Gymnastics Instructor says, \"I enjoy working with kids and helping them learn new skills. When you get the same group of kids for several months, their growth in gymnastics and skills development is fun to watch!\"Bring your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to our Gymnastics & Ninja programs! We're looking for engaging instructors who love working with kids and enjoy helping them build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, safe environment.SALARY: $12.00/hrWhat You'll DoLead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens.Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses.Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow.Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels.Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model the YMCA mission.What We're Looking ForExperience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching.Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills.Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills.Reliability and commitment to safety.Ability to build authentic relationships with students, parents, volunteers,Why Work With UsSupportive team culture with opportunities to grow your coaching skills.Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programsTuition AssistanceFlexible SchedulesCareer DevelopmentImpact the lives of youth in a meaningful, lasting way.We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to stand and move about in different areas, demonstrate and oversee use of attractions, lift up to 25 pounds. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. \"Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America.\" - Charity Navigator. We have also been voted \"Best in the QC\" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.