Gymnastics Coach

Crossroads YMCA•Crown Point, IN

About The Position

The Gymnastics Coach at Crossroads YMCA leads safe, energetic, educational gymnastics classes and helps participants build confidence, coordination, strength, balance, flexibility, and gymnastics skills. The coach develops age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans, adapts instruction for different abilities and learning needs, and provides appropriate supervision in a supportive environment. The role includes building positive relationships with participants and families, encouraging and recognizing participants’ achievements, and communicating with parents or guardians about progress when appropriate. The coach also maintains attendance records and class rosters, performs daily equipment safety checks and cleaning tasks, and participates in required training, staff meetings, special events, and YMCA activities. The position supports YMCA programs and community fundraising initiatives. Pay starts at $10.00 per hour and increases based on experience.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
At least 12 months of experience participating in gymnastics training.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from different social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Passion for learning, working with youth and families, and gymnastics.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and demonstrate the strength, agility, and mobility needed for coaching responsibilities.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasionally stoop or bend, and also bend, lean, kneel, and walk as needed.
Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively and respond to situations, including emergencies.
High level of alertness, concentration, and initiative; ability to demonstrate sound judgment.
Must maintain a neat and professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience teaching gymnastics lessons.

Responsibilities

Lead fun, energetic, safe, and educational gymnastics classes.
Create age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans that help participants develop and progress.
Adapt instruction to accommodate different abilities and learning needs.
Provide appropriate supervision and maintain a safe learning environment.
Teach gymnastics fundamentals and encourage confidence, coordination, and skill development.
Build positive relationships with participants, parents, and families.
Encourage participants and celebrate their achievements.
Communicate with parents and guardians about participant progress when appropriate.
Maintain accurate attendance records and verify class rosters.
Complete daily equipment safety checks and cleaning tasks.
Participate in required training, staff meetings, special events, and YMCA activities.
Promote YMCA programs and support community fundraising initiatives.