Gymnastics Instructor

Community YMCA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community YMCA in Springfield is seeking a Gymnastics Coach to plan, direct, and implement engaging, safe gymnastics programs for youth. The role emphasizes following YMCA values and building a positive, safe environment for participants.

You will lead activities, document progress, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure successful program delivery. The ideal candidate brings experience with children, strong communication, reliability, and CPR/First Aid certification, and is ready to

Qualifications

• Plan, direct, and implement safe gymnastics programs.
• Maintain safety and positive atmosphere per YMCA policies.
• Build authentic relationships with participants and parents; encourage involvement.
• Maintain records (attendance, progress reports).
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations including emergency procedures.
• Organize and put away class equipment; report damaged equipment.
• Maintain professional appearance per dress code policy.
• Adhere to boundaries and supervision with consumers; manage high risk activities; mandated reporter.
• Any other duties to ensure success of Community YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, directing, and implementing gymnastics program.
• Reinforce children’s actions in a positive manner to promote safety and health self-images.
• Build authentic relationships with participants and parents; encourage involvement.
• Maintain attendance and progress records.
• Complete incident/accident reports as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Group engagement

Behavior management

Experience with children

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Love working with our youth and sharing your passion for gymnastics? Join the Springfield YMCA as a Gymnastics Coach! We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to lead fun, engaging, and skill-building programs. Gymnastic programs are scheduled for daytime weekdays.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plan, direct and implement safe, quality gymnastics programs as scheduled. Must have thorough knowledge of course content, curriculum and enjoy working with children. This position will be expected to follow the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in every duty associated with the YMCA. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with planning, directing, and implementing gymnastics program.

2. Reinforce children’s actions in a positive manner to promote safety and health self-images.

3. Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement.

4. Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, progress reports, etc.).

5. Completes accident/incident reports as necessary.

6. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

7. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.

8. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.

9. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times (in accordance with the CYEDC dress code policy.)

10. This position will adhere to policies and procedures related to boundaries and supervision with consumers. Manage high risk activities and follow mandated reporter requirements.

11. This position will adhere to policies and procedures related to boundaries and supervision with consumers. Manage high risk activities and follow mandated reporter requirements.

12. Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Preferred experience working with children
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lead activities, engage groups, and manage behavior positively
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid within 15 days of hire.
• Completion of required trainings.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• Able to lift and carry 15-50 lbs.
• Must be able to see, hear, direct, and assist members, guests, and staff to ensure safety.