Gymnastics Coordinator - Mission Valley

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Gymnastics Coordinator to lead safety, scheduling, and program delivery for children’s gymnastics and team practices. This role supports the Gymnastics Director and serves as the primary contact for safety, staffing, and daily operations.

Responsibilities include coaching across levels 2–17, evaluating participant progress, coordinating events, and organizing monthly staff meetings while upholding YMCA policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related gymnastics training.
• At least 3+ years as a gymnastics coach or related leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, class scheduling, staff coordination, and program delivery.
• Oversee daily operations in the absence of Gymnastics Director.
• Teach all levels for ages 2–17 and lead team practices.
• Provide participant evaluations to place participants by skill.
• Serve as main contact for parents on schedules and updates.
• Collaborate to organize daily gymnastics operations and equipment.
• Lead monthly staff meetings and support branch events.
• Observe activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Gymnastics Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the overall success of the gymnastics department by managing key operational areas and delivering high-quality program. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective execution of gymnastics classes and team practices for children, while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. In the absence of the Gymnastics Director, the Gymnastics Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for safety compliance, staff coordination, class scheduling, program delivery and collaborating with department leaders. The Gymnastics Coordinator also provides leadership in staff scheduling, training, and performance discussions, facilitates monthly staff meetings, and represents the gymnastics program at YMCA campaigns and community events.

Schedule

• Monday + Thursday 8:45am - 12pm + 3:15pm - 6:30pm
• Saturdays 8:30am - 1pm

Job Summary

Provide Leadership to gymnastics staff, coach parent/child and preschool gymnastics, create schedule for the classes, admin time flexible on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Help grow the program to offer more days and times.

Responsibilities

• Manages key areas such as safety, class scheduling, staff coordination, and gymnastics program delivery to ensure program is effectively being executed
• Oversees the daily operations of the gymnastics department in the absence of the Gymnastics Director, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning
• Teaches all levels of classes for children 2-17 years of age, including leading team practice when needed
• Provides participant evaluations to determine participants are classified accurately in class according to their skills and abilities
• Be the point of contact for parents when communicating gymnastics program and class schedules updates
• Collaborates with Camp and Gymnastics directors to develop and organize daily operations of gymnastics activities that ensure adaptive equipment and resources are available to all participants
• Develops teardown and schedules outline in the absence of the Gymnastics Director to ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and YMCA’s code of conduct
• Participates in YMCA campaigns and community events as needed in representation of the Gymnastics division
• Provides support on staff related issues pertaining to scheduling, training, and branch events
• Organizes and leads the monthly gymnastics staff meetings
• Basic knowledge of level 1-6 USAG program
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Physical ability to safely spot, lead, demonstrate, and interact in group activities
• Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to quickly identify, assess, and respond effectively to critical incidents and emergencies
• Ability to provide efficient workflow, managing tasks, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining order
• Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant applications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Formal education, usually obtained by a High School Diploma/GED, or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized training in competitive gymnastics, acrobats, or a related field
• 3+ years' of work experience as a Gymnastics Coach, acrobatics, competitive gymnastics leader or related field

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $22.64 - USD $27.17 /Hr.