Recreational Gymnastics Director - Marblehead YMCA

Ymca Of The North Shore; Marblehead (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and professional dev

Career growth across YMCA locations

FREE YMCA membership

Health and dental insurance

3 weeks paid vacation and generous PTO

Employer-funded life insurance

Mission-driven team

Job summary

The YMCA of the North Shore in Marblehead, MA is seeking an experienced Gymnastics Director to lead and grow the Marblehead gymnastics program. The role focuses on developing coaches, delivering high-quality youth programming, and ensuring a positive, safe environment for young athletes and their families.

You will oversee classes, camps, parties, and open gym, while building relationships with families and ensuring progressive skill development across recreational and team opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience coaching gymnastics and working with youth.
• Certifications in YMCA or safety training within one year (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program.
• Develop high-quality gymnastics programming for youth and families.
• Oversee recreational classes, open gym, birthday parties, summer camp, and related experiences.
• Monitor enrollment and program quality to identify growth opportunities.
• Coach gymnasts and develop routines and skills.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop gymnastics coaches and instructors.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate progress and expectations.
• Support summer camp and special gymnastics programs.

Skills

Gymnastics experience

Coaching gymnastics

Staff development

Leadership

Family engagement

Program development

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA 01945Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: VariedLead. Coach. Inspire. Grow.

Do you have a passion for gymnastics and a love for working with youth? Are you a natural leader with a competitive drive who knows how to build strong teams and meaningful connections with children and families?

This may be the role for you!

The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Gymnastics Director to lead and grow our gymnastics program at the Marblehead YMCA. This is an exciting opportunity for a gymnastics professional who is passionate about the sport, enjoys developing coaches, and is committed to creating positive experiences that help young athletes build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of gymnastics.

The Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program serves nearly 500 youth during the school year and approximately 80 children each week during summer camp. As the Gymnastics Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for the overall growth, quality, and development of the program, including recreational gymnastics, member activities, open gym, birthday parties, gymnastics summer camp, and team-level opportunities.

What You'll Do

Lead & Grow the Gymnastics Program

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the overall growth and development of the Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program.
• Develop high-quality gymnastics programming that meets the needs and interests of youth and families in the community.
• Oversee recreational classes, open gym, birthday parties, summer camp, and other gymnastics-related member experiences.
• Monitor enrollment, participation, program quality, and community needs to identify opportunities for continued growth.
• Support the progression of gymnasts from recreational programming into team-level opportunities.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all gymnastics programming.

Coach & Develop Young Gymnasts

• Provide high-quality gymnastics coaching and skill development for youth participants.
• Support gymnasts in developing confidence, strength, skills, and a positive connection to the sport.
• Develop and choreograph floor routines as appropriate.
• Create an environment that is challenging, encouraging, inclusive, and fun.
• Build positive relationships with gymnasts and families and communicate effectively about participant progress and program expectations.

Lead & Develop Staff

• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and develop gymnastics coaches and instructors.
• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for all programs and activities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to strengthen staff performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment where coaches feel supported, valued, and motivated.
• Lead by example and inspire staff to provide exceptional service and quality programming.

Build Strong Family & Community Connections

• Maintain regular and effective communication with participants, parents, caregivers, and staff.
• Build strong relationships with families and create a welcoming environment where participants feel connected to the YMCA.
• Respond professionally to questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to increase family engagement, participation, and connection to the YMCA.

Support Summer Camp & Special Programs

• Provide leadership and support for gymnastics summer camp programming.
• Help ensure camp programming is safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA standards.
• Support special events, member benefit activities, open gym, birthday parties, and other gymnastics programming as needed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who:

• Has previous professional or personal experience in gymnastics and a strong passion for the sport.
• Has experience coaching gymnastics and working with youth of varying ages and skill levels.
• Has progressive experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff.
• Is a natural leader who can motivate, inspire, and build a strong team.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and staff.
• Is organized and able to manage schedules, staffing, programming, and competing priorities.
• Has a strong understanding of gymnastics skill development and participant progression.
• Brings an optimistic, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Is passionate about youth development and creating positive experiences for young athletes.
• Is committed to program growth, quality, safety, and exceptional member experiences.
• Is comfortable working a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Why Work for the YMCA of the North Shore?

• Paid training and professional development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations
• FREE YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
• Health and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus generous paid sick and personal time for full-time staff
• Retirement fund with a 12% employer contribution once vested — no employee match required
• Employer-funded life insurance
• The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that helps youth learn, grow, and thrive

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching gymnasts through Level 4 is preferred, but not required.
• General knowledge of Xcel and/or JO compulsory gymnastics programs and applicable Code of Points.
• Must have and maintain all required YMCA of the USA certifications or demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain required certifications within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics safety, skill progression, spotting techniques, and appropriate coaching practices.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Must be physically able to demonstrate and participate in gymnastics activities as necessary to effectively lead programming.
• Must be able to safely spot and assist gymnasts through Level 4 skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and move safely throughout a gymnastics facility for extended periods.
• Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to participant safety needs and emergencies.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran's status.