Youth Gymnastics Programs Lead

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, OH is seeking a Youth Gymnastics Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations, support staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants. You will promote quality instruction, staff growth, and foster confidence and skill development in children.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, curriculum development, and strong communication with families and leadership to support youth gymnastics and ninja programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in gymnastics, ninja, or coaching in a gymnastics/ninja facility is a plus.
• 2-3 years of related experience preferred with ability to organize, support and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Attends required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities as directed by Countryside YMCA and the Gymnastics Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by business necessity.

Skills

Gymnastics instruction

Staff supervision

Program operation

Curriculum development

Communication

Safety compliance

Criminal background check

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, OH is seeking a Youth Gymnastics Program Coordinator to oversee daily program operations, support staff, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants. You will promote quality instruction, staff growth, and foster confidence and skill development in children.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, curriculum development, and strong communication with families and leadership to support youth gymnastics and ninja programs.