Gymnastics Coach

Crossroads YMCA•Crown Point, IN

3d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

The Gymnastics Coach leads fun, energetic, safe, and educational gymnastics classes at Crossroads YMCA. The coach creates age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans, adapts instruction to participants' abilities and learning needs, teaches gymnastics fundamentals, and encourages confidence, coordination, and skill development. The role provides appropriate supervision and maintains a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for participants of different ages and skill levels. The coach builds positive relationships with participants and their families, encourages participants, celebrates achievements, and communicates with parents or guardians about progress when appropriate. The position also involves maintaining attendance records and class rosters, completing daily equipment safety checks and cleaning tasks, and participating in required training, staff meetings, special events, and YMCA activities. Coaches promote YMCA programs and support community fundraising initiatives. This role requires patience, enthusiasm, clear communication, and the ability to keep participants engaged while adjusting instruction for different ages, abilities, and learning speeds. The coach must provide appropriate direction and supervision, maintain energy throughout scheduled classes, and respond promptly to safety concerns or emergencies. The role is based at the Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA in Crown Point, Indiana, and requires evening and weekend availability.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
At least 12 months of experience participating in gymnastics training.
Minimum of six months of experience participating in sports.
CPR/AED, First Aid, and New Leader Orientation certifications are required within 30 days of hire.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
Excellent 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 work effectively with participants of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and skill levels.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform coaching responsibilities.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasionally stoop or bend, and bend, lean, or kneel as needed.
Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively and respond to activities or emergencies.
Ability to maintain alertness, concentration, and initiative and to exercise 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 support participant development 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.
Follow instructions, procedures, manuals, and safety guidelines.
Respond quickly and appropriately to safety concerns or unexpected situations.