Gymnastics Staff - Competitive Team Coach

YMCA of Springfield•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The YMCA of Springfield is seeking motivated and experienced Competitive Gymnastics Coaches to lead and inspire athletes in a structured, positive training environment. The role provides direct leadership, instruction, coaching, and motivation for athletes in the competitive gymnastics program. Coaches support skill development, safe progression, meet preparation, and athletes’ confidence, discipline, and teamwork while they compete under USAG guidelines. The position involves weekday evening shifts and occasional weekend competitions, and requires collaboration with other coaches and clear communication with athletes and families. The coach instructs gymnastics lessons according to YMCA guidelines and prepared lesson plans, builds relationships with students and parents, communicates program information, and helps maintain a safe and organized program. Staff are expected to follow YMCA policies and service expectations, demonstrate the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and support child-abuse prevention policies and required training.

Requirements

Complete and maintain Safe Sport certification.
Demonstrate gymnastics instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Be at least 16 years of age.
Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, and IL Gateway Registry Modules, and maintain certifications as current as required.
For Competitive Team Coach: USAG certified.
Ability to lift equipment routinely weighing 25–40 lbs. and lift or spot participants.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency; close and distance vision and the ability to adjust vision.
Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, and climbing.
Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper gymnastic techniques.

Nice To Haves

YMCA gymnastics certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

Instruct gymnastics lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines and prepare lesson plans.
Build effective relationships with students and parents, encourage parent involvement, and identify potential volunteers.
Communicate information about gymnastics programs and schedules, and refer students and parents to other programs as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
Organize and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment.
Train and supervise class aides as assigned.
Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition and provide thorough, timely, organized, and accurate customer service.
Listen attentively and patiently to help meet member and participant needs, prioritizing members and participants with kindness and compassion.
Demonstrate the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Support YMCA child-abuse prevention policies and procedures.