Ninja Team head Coach

Keene Family YMCA; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

The Keene Family YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Ninja Team Head Coach to lead our youth program with energy and safety. You will coach ninja practices, build positive relationships with members, and communicate with parents, while ensuring activities align with YMCA policies and core values.

The role requires 1–2 years of coaching children aged 1–12, knowledge of ninja obstacles, and a commitment to creating a fun, educational environment. Certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching children ages 1–12 in a sports or activity setting.
• Knowledge of ninja obstacle courses and equipment safety.
• Ability to follow YMCA policies and procedures with professionalism.
• Ninja Coaching Certificate is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, high-quality coaching to all ninja team levels in a safe, fun environment.
• Lead practices, adjust lesson plans, and communicate with team parents and other coaches.
• Attend ninja competitions and events to support team growth and exposure.
• Uphold YMCA policies, safety procedures, and code of conduct.
• Represent the YMCA with a positive, energetic professional image.

Skills

Ninja coaching

Child coaching

Safety awareness

Education

Ninja Coaching Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Ninja Team Head Coach
Pay Grade: 6
FLSA Status: Part Time-Non-Exempt Pay Range : $13.88-$17.35-$20.81
Reports to: Director of Youth Enrichment and Programs
Revision Date: 3.10.2026

Position Summary

Supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Builds members and the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s impact.
This position provides professional and high-quality coaching to all levels of the ninja team in a safe, educational, and fun environment, while also providing effective communication between team parents and other coaches. Instructs practices in a safe, enjoyable, culturally aware, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement following YMCA policies and procedures.

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: more than anything else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests. While exemplifying the Y’s commitment to the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries promptly.
• Leads energizing, fun, culturally aware, safe, ninja practices, as directed by the supervisor, to carry out the YMCA mission and goals.
• Provide direct instruction and supervision to ninja participants following the YMCA Best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Helps with setting up and adjusting lesson plans and structure of practices.
• Attends Ninja Competitions and other functions to build performance, confidence, and social network of the team.
• Convey program information, surveys, and annual campaigns to participants.
• Follow all YMCA emergency and safety procedures.
• Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.
• Project a positive, enthusiastic, and professional image on the job.
• Fulfills any other functions designated by the YMCA Administration.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must at least age of 18
• Must be able to implement oral and written instructions.
• Must have knowledge of proper use of ninja/gymnastics equipment.
• Must have 1-2 years of experience working with children ages 1-12 in a coaching setting
• Must have 1-2 years’ experience with ninja obstacle courses or similar.
• Ninja Coaching Certificate is preferred.

About Us

The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.
Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests, while exemplifying the Y’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.
All positions require passing a background check.
The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.
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