Gymnastics Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; 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 at the Y

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time gymnastics coach to join our team in Philadelphia. You will support children through progressive or competitive gymnastics programs, ensure safety, and foster a positive learning environment.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in gymnastics, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. USAG Safety Certification is preferred; typical rewards include membership and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• 3-5 years of experience in gymnastics setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with ability to meet participants at their level.
• Enjoyment from working with children and engaging with parents.
• USAG Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, encouraging environment for gymnasts in progressive or competitive programs.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for class with equipment ready.
• Complete progress reports, parent communications, incident reports, and attendance.
• Assist in instruction of skills and character development per YMCA standards.
• Supervise participants and actively participate in all program aspects.
• Wear YMCA-appropriate attire and maintain professional conduct.
• Manage participant behavior with a collaborative approach with supervision and parents.
• Follow positive support techniques to develop gymnast skills.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

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!