Gymnastics & Ninja Programs Lead

Ymca; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside YMCA is seeking a Gymnastics & Ninja Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations at the Lebanon, OH location. You will supervise staff, ensure safe and engaging activities, and promote high-quality instruction across gymnastics and ninja classes.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, leadership abilities, and a commitment to the YMCA mission. You will mentor instructors, coordinate lesson plans, and support events and curricula improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous gymnastics, ninja, coaching, or leadership experience required.
• 2–3 years of related experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to support and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to gymnastics and ninja staff while ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Models and promotes the YMCA’s mission of developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit through quality recreation programming.
• Trains, mentors, and provides feedback to instructors and coaches to ensure consistent instruction, safety practices, and participant engagement.
• Oversees daily class operations, including staff coverage, class quality, equipment use, and program expectations.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of gymnastics and ninja curriculum, lesson plans, and program improvements.
• Uses good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity when addressing staff, participant, and parent needs.
• Ensures staff follow YMCA policies, procedures, Code of Conduct standards, and appropriate behavior management practices.
• Communicates effectively with participants, parents, staff, and leadership to address questions, concerns, and program needs.
• Monitors class attendance, staff schedules, and program records to maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe gymnastics/ninja environment while ensuring equipment and facility standards are met.
• Assists with staff scheduling, finding coverage, and communicating staffing needs with the Gymnastics Director.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of gymnastics and ninja team members.
• Teaches gymnastics and ninja classes as needed, providing quality instruction, skill development, and a positive experience for participants.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, emergency procedures, and risk management practices; reports concerns to the Gymnastics Director and Risk Management as needed.
• Supports special events, competitions, camps, clinics, evaluations, and scholarship fundraising activities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program leadership

Safety practices

Instruction quality

Communication

Mentoring

Curriculum design

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Countryside YMCA is seeking a Gymnastics & Ninja Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations at the Lebanon, OH location. You will supervise staff, ensure safe and engaging activities, and promote high-quality instruction across gymnastics and ninja classes.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, leadership abilities, and a commitment to the YMCA mission. You will mentor instructors, coordinate lesson plans, and support events and curricula improvements.