Gymnastics Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Hatboro, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Future planning guidance

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a gymnastics coach for a part-time, hourly position in Hatboro, PA. You will help children reach their potential, support progressive or competitive programs, and contribute to a positive YMCA experience.

The role emphasizes safety, encouragement, and building confidence. Ideal candidates are 18+, have 3–5 years of gymnastics experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and enjoy working with children and parents.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of gymnastics coaching experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to engage with children and parents.
• USAG Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, encouraging environment for YMCA gymnastics programs.
• Arrive early to prepare class and set up equipment.
• Evaluate skills and complete progress reports for parents.
• Assist instruction and uphold YMCA standards.
• Supervise participants and participate in all program aspects.
• Wear appropriate YMCA attire.
• Support behavior management with parents.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Gymnastics experience

Communication skills

Child-friendly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

USAG Safety Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Part Time, Hourly | Starting at $13 per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for a gymnastics coach to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!


• Flexible work schedule


• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs


• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job:

• 18+ years of age, 3-5 years of experience in gymnastics setting


• High school diploma or equivalent


• Have strong communication skills with desire to meet everyone at their level of experience


• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents


• USAG Safety Certification Preferred

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Provide a safe environment, encouraging, and supportive environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs and have an enjoyable YMCA gymnastics experience in their specific progressive or competitive program


• Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class and be prepared with equipment set up and ready to begin at scheduled time


• Evaluate program skills; complete progress reports for each session; complete communications for parents; complete incident reports; take attendance


• Assist in the instruction of program skills and character development objectives and techniques in accordance with YMCA standards


• Provide supervision to program participants and actively participate in all aspects of the program


• Wear proper attire in accordance with YMCA standards


• Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents


• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine gymnast’s skills


• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations


• Opportunities to learn and grow


• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger


• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!