Gymnastics Coach

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Flexible schedule

Program discounts

Future planning

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Willow Grove, PA is seeking a part-time gymnastics coach to help children learn and grow within a positive YMCA environment.

You will help maintain a safe, supportive setting, arrive early for class, and assist in instruction while communicating with parents and tracking progress. The YMCA offers a free membership, flexible scheduling, and discounts on programs, supporting your growth and community involvement.

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 communicating with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, encouraging environment for members and participants across progressive or competitive programs.
• Arrive 15 minutes before class, set up equipment, and begin on time.
• Complete progress reports, parent communications, incident reports, and attendance.
• Assist in instruction and support YMCA program skills and character development.

Skills

Communication skills

Child engagement

Team player

Education

High school diploma

USAG Safety Certification (Preferred)

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

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!

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.