Gymnastics Instructors and Coaches (RFT)

Akron Area YMCA; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Area YMCA is seeking a part-time Gymnastics Instructor to assist with teaching and coaching gymnastics programs under a set curriculum. You will help ensure safety, follow procedures, and support the Program Director with registrations and day-to-day program operations.

The role emphasizes caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith in all activities, with opportunities to interact with children and families and collaborate with school partners. Evening/weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15 and ability to meet program needs.
• Child abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire date.
• Maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Professional appearance with strong communication, organization and admin skills.
• Willingness to learn and promote YMCA philosophy and mission.
• Flexible and maintain a positive attitude on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructing, teaching and coaching gymnastics programs with set curriculum.
• Comply with guidelines and requirements and ensure safety.
• Know emergency procedures for site and record as required.
• Spot program participants as needed and progress athletes through program.
• Monitor childcare payments, attendance records, and sign in/out sheets as needed.
• Build relationships with schools, parent groups and related organizations.
• Provide updated registration information to Program Director.
• Ensure quality control standards and participant safety.
• Interact with children/parents staff with dignity and respect; enforce rules.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and conferences; support annual campaigns.

Skills

Age requirement 15+

Child abuse prevention training

Physical and mental readiness

Experience with children

Professional appearance & comms

YMCA philosophy & values

Flexibility & positive attitude

Job description

• Base Pay $11.00 - $12.50 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assist Program Director in all aspects of the Gymnastics Programs. The Gymnastics Instructor will incorporate Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, & Faith into all aspects of the program areas.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with instructing, teaching and coaching gymnastics programs and classes with set curriculum
• Comply with all guidelines and requirements
• Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the site to ensure the safety of the children and record as required
• Spotting program participants as needed
• Progress athletes through program
• May be responsible for monitoring childcare payments, attendance records, and sign in/out sheets
• Develop and maintain relationships with school district administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
• Must provide updated registration information to Program Director
• Ensure quality control standards and participants safety
• Treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect
• Enforce program rules and policies
• Interact with the children and provide positive role model during all activities
• Be dependable, punctual and organized
• Be responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment of the site
• Attend all staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences as requested or required
• Understand the need for and play an active role in the Annual Campaign & UW Campaigns
• Take the initiative to do what needs to be done
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
• All other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:

Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.

• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence – Speaks in a clear articulate manner. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication. Adopts a leadership stile to influence others.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making – Incorporates different points of view when making decisions. Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before acting.
• Emotional Maturity – Regulates behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations. Demonstrates a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge
• Inclusion – Addresses behaviors and practices that do not support inclusion in positive and equitable ways. Aids others in modeling equity, inclusion, and cultural competence in all areas of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 15
• Child abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire date
• Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
• Experience working with children preferred
• Must maintain professional appearance, strong communication, organization and administrative skills
• Must believe in YMCA’s philosophy and mission and willing to teach, model and implement character development values
• Must be flexible and maintain positive attitude

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to physically instruct, observe, and demonstrate proper gymnastic techniques.
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time on solid and uneven surfaces, including gymnastic floor mats
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate to small and medium size groups
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Noise level is typically moderate, but can be sometimes loud