Gymnastics Coach - North Brandon Family YMCA

Jimmy Jazz; Seffner (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) smart savings plan

Tickets at Work

20% off program fees

30% off personal training

Job summary

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is seeking part-time Gymnastics Coaches in Seffner, FL. Coaches will run practices for youth aged 4–17, train up to levels 5–10 and participate in competitions, ensuring safety and skill progression. Strong communication with youth and parents is essential.

Responsibilities include planning weekly lessons, supervising routines, and maintaining equipment safety. Certification in USAG Safety and CPR/First Aid is required within 30 days, with travel to competitions

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in gymnastics.
• Knowledge of USAG women’s events: Floor, Beam, Bars, Vault.
• Must have Florida Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Gymnastics Director and coaches for team results.
• Develop weekly lesson plans for progression of skills.
• Instruct USAG routines on Floor, Beam, Bars, Vault.
• Ensure safety rules and equipment checks before/after use.
• Travel to weekend competitions with team gymnasts.
• Maintain records and progress reports.

Skills

Gymnastics coaching

USAG routines

Safety protocols

Youth communication

Lesson planning

Job description

• Location 3097 South Kingsway Road,Seffner, FL, 33584,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $25.50 / Hour
• Employee Type PT NonExempt

Contact information

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Tampa YMCA Gymnastics Coaches manage team practices for their assigned competitive levels for children from 4 to 17 years of age. The Gymnastics Coach I can train up to level 5 and Xcel Gold. The Gymnastics Coach II is capable of training up to Level 10 and Xcel Sapphire. Coaches will ensure team practices are run safely, consistently, efficiently, and effectively. Coaches will work with gymnasts, hands-on, and ensure that team gymnasts advance at appropriate levels and are trained and prepared for competitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Works closely with the Gymnastics Director, and other coaches, to attain the best results for the team and individuals.
• Develops weekly lesson plans to assist in program development and individual progression of skills.
• Instructs participants in USAG compulsory routines on Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Vault.
• Observes participants andcommunicates ways to improvetechniques learned.
• Communicates effectively with youth of varying ages.
• Travels and attends weekend competitions with the team gymnasts.
• Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations and the use of gymnastics equipment.
• Routinely inspects equipment to ensure it is in good working condition before and after use.
• Reports immediately any damages, equipment failures or potential safety concerns to director supervisor.
• Returns equipment to proper place after use.
• Completes all necessary paperwork and record keeping (i.e. skill sheets, attendance, and progress reports.)
• Always ensures safety protocols, reporting accidents or incidents immediately.
• Establishes and maintains a professional image and rapport with parents, members and students.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff; responds to emergency situations in accordance to facility policies and certification requirements.
• Attends and actively participates in all trainings, staff meetings/in-services as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Safety and Risk Management

• Adheres to all Federal, State, and local safety regulations, as well as all YMCA policies and procedures related to the safety, health, and welfare of members, participants, guests, and staff.
• Adheres to all training requirements and e nsures implementation in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Ensures all Tampa YMCA standards and leading practices are implemented and followed.
• Applies Tampa YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to leading practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and all other areas that may impact the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guest and staff.
• Ensures all gymnastics staff members are fully trained and prepared for emergency situations. This includes implementing and following training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Ensures proper records, including staff member certifications, staff member meetings and trainings, and daily logs used for policy and procedure review.
• Ensures implementation of and follows all training requirements in addition to ensuring proper reporting of all incidents/accidents according to risk management procedures.
• Schedules gymnastics staff in accordance to program needs and ensures all safety and program ratios are followed.
• Monitors daily gymnastics center operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulation
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising participants and boundaries with participants.
• Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures staff at all levels within the program are safely spotting and lifting gymnasts.
• Supervises gymnasts before, during and after classes.
• Maintains an emphasis on safety in all areas of responsibility as they relate to members and staff.
• Promptly reports any suspicious or inappropriate behavior, as well as policy violations, following established association procedures.

Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

• 1 Year experience working or participating in gymnastics.
• Knowledge of all four USAG women’s events including Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, and Vault.
• This position will require traveling to and from gymnastics competitions . Must have valid Florida Drivers’ License and a good driving record.
• This position requires availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days, registered with the state of Florida, USAG Safety Certification and USAG Professional Member
• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform all duties and functions of those that are supervised.

Summary

Part Time Benefits Summary:

• Free Individual YMCA Membershipand discount on family membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)through BayCare Behavioral Services (phone and online)
• Start a 403 (b) smart savings accountthrough YMCA Benefits on day one of employment (optional)
• Tickets at Workis the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more.
• 20% off program fees(swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• 30%off personal training

Association Summary:

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a top-rated ‘4-star’ Charity Navigator and Guidestar ‘Gold’ rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a cause-driven association focused on empowering every individual in our community to reach their healthiest and most fulfilled life. Learn more about the Tampa YMCA at www.tampaymca.org .

• 14 Family Center Ys, 65-acre outdoor adventure camp, Community Learning Center, two program centers, 27 afterschool sites, 18 Early Head Start sites
• Largest youth development and health & wellness provider in the region
• 300,000+ community members served
• 1,600+ staff members
• $50MM in revenue
• An independent 501(c) 3, locally-governed and managed

Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax.

The Tampa Y is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.