Gymnastics Coach - Kearny Mesa (Seasonal)

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for the delivery of quality gymnastics classes, regular communication with parents, and maintaining a safe environment while incorporating the YMCA’s Mission and Core Values. This seasonal position supports seasonal gymnastics camps over Summer, Winter and Spring primarily Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-3pm with additional opportunities coaching regular gymnastics classes and weekend birthday parties. Coaches will lead and assist with age-appropriate instruction, including foundational gymnastics skills, games, and themed camp activities, while maintaining a safe, energetic, and structured environment. Coaches are expected to actively engage participants, support skill development, ensure proper equipment use, and contribute to a fun, high-quality experience for all families.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age or older
If actively enrolled in high school, a valid school district Work Permit is required
18 years of age or older, licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health Institute

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children between ages 3-14 years old preferred
Previous gymnastics coaching experience a plus

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes, following all lesson plans and rotation schedule, including the rules and procedures of class and scheduling
Prepare creative and attractive lesson plans and session outlines prior to each class
Complete progression chart for each participant in the class and advance participants from one level to next through outlined evaluation procedures
Maintain a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks
Keep equipment in good condition by returning equipment to storage area at end of class and notifying supervisor when equipment needs to be repaired
Stay informed about the program specifics such as session dates, prices, classes, days, and times
Work with the program director to ensure all participants are registered and in the correct class
Maintain accurate records of class attendance
Distribute certificates of achievement and program evaluations to class participants
Maintain quality and safety in all classes, including an instructor to participant ratio of 1:8
Identify, train, and develop leaders within the group of participants (class assistants)
Show enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun through coaching style
Communicate with parents regarding program evaluations and participant progress
Immediately notify supervisor regarding participants or parent incidents
Attend training events and instructor clinics when made available
Encourage positive social skills and appropriate behavior; lead by example
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
The physical ability to safely spot, lead, demonstrate, and interact in group activities
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Other duties as assigned