Gymnastics Coach

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

1d•$20 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gymnastics Coach will be responsible for leading and supporting entry-level gymnastics classes, with a focus on developing foundational skills in young athletes. This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to fostering the growth and development of each participant in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing age-appropriate training plans, instructing proper techniques, and promoting both physical and mental skill development. The Gymnastics Coach will exemplify a strong commitment to participant safety, individual progress, and the overall mission and core values of the YMCA.

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
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized training in gymnastics, or a related field
1+ year's of experience working with children ages 3-14 in a classroom or fitness setting
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 gymnastics coaching experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Instructs and demonstrates proper gymnastics techniques, progressions, and routines to ensure safe and effective skill development
Designs and implements age-appropriate and skill-specific training plans tailored to individual gymnasts or groups
Monitors and evaluates participants’ performance, offering constructive feedback to enhance their strength, flexibility, coordination, and technique
Provides guidance and support to first-time gymnasts, fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment while showing enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun through coaching style
Ensures all participants engage in proper warm-up activities before training sessions and completes appropriate cool-down exercises afterward
Maintains quality and safety in all classes and a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks
Keeps equipment in good condition by returning equipment to storage area at end of class and notifying supervisor when equipment needs to be repaired
Communicates with parents regarding program evaluations and participant progress, and distribute certificates of achievement and program evaluations to class participants
Works with the Program Director to ensure all participants are registered and in the correct class, and maintain accurate records of class attendance
Attends training events and instructor clinics when made available, and immediately notifies supervisor regarding participants or parent incidents
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
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 situation
Ability to maintain a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks
Possesses a coaching style that demonstrates enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun
Ability to model appropriate behavior and encourage positive social skills
Other duties as assigned