Gymnastics Coach - Flexible Part-Time with Free Membership

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summerCamp

Future planning assistance at the Y

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time gymnastics coach to join our team in Boyertown. The role involves creating a safe, encouraging environment for members to learn progressive or competitive gymnastics programs, arriving early, and documenting progress and attendance for each session.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of gymnastics experience, some college, and strong communication skills to connect with children and parents, with a passion for community impact.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age.
• 3+ years of experience in gymnastics setting.
• Some college or equivalent.
• USAG Safety Certification for Competitions preferred with strong knowledge of gymnastics competitions including experience at the National state and/or national level.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment, encouraging, and supportive environment that allows members and participants to learn YMCA programs and assist in learning the 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.

Skills

Gymnastics coaching

Communication skills

Safety & supervision

Education

Some college or equivalent

Job description

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time gymnastics coach to join our team in Boyertown. The role involves creating a safe, encouraging environment for members to learn progressive or competitive gymnastics programs, arriving early, and documenting progress and attendance for each session.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of gymnastics experience, some college, and strong communication skills to connect with children and parents, with a passion for community impact.