Gymnastics Instructor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Hatboro (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on programs

Career growth

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a part-time gymnastics coach to join our team. The position offers an hourly starting rate with the chance to help children reach their potential in a safe and supportive YMCA environment.

You will arrive early for class, assist with equipment setup, and follow YMCA standards while providing progress updates and parent communications. A flexible schedule, free YMCA membership, and opportunities for growth come with this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of age and 2+ years of experience in a gymnastics setting.
• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet participants at their level.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, encouraging environment for members and participants.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for class and set up equipment.
• Complete progress reports and communicate with parents as needed.
• Assist in instruction of program skills and development objectives.
• Supervise participants and actively participate in activities.
• Wear YMCA-approved attire and maintain behavior standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Gymnastics spotting

Team player

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:

• 15+ years of age, 2+ years of experience in gymnastics setting
• Some high school
• Have strong communication skills with desire to meet everyone at their level of experience
• Ability to physically assist (spot) individuals through skills with a clear understanding of developing a gymnast

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
• 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!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.