Gymnastics Coach

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA • Somerville, NJ

7d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY), a nonprofit serving Somerset County and surrounding communities in New Jersey, is seeking a Gymnastics Coach. The coach conducts YMCA gymnastics instruction in accordance with USA Gymnastics and YMCA of the USA standards, promotes safe skill development, and supports gymnasts in reaching their goals in a positive and encouraging environment. The role includes evaluating skills, completing session progress reports and parent communications, and incorporating YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into programming.

The coach contributes to an enjoyable experience for gymnasts and their families, manages participant behavior collaboratively with supervisors and parents, and helps maintain program quality and competitive standards. The coach also participates as part of the YMCA staff team, follows staff standards, and attends required meetings and training. This is a part-time position, as indicated by the listed benefits for working part-time at GSCY.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of gymnastics.
• Ideally, 2–3 years of experience instructing gymnastics and/or years of competitive gymnastics experience as an athlete.
• Ability to perform activities requiring sustained concentration and attention.
• Ability to physically assist (spot) individuals through skills, with a clear understanding of gymnast development.
• Experience working with male gymnasts for a Boys’ Team Coach or female gymnasts for a Girls’ Team Coach, and understanding of differences between the two competition styles.

Nice To Haves

• USAG Safety Certification is preferred; it must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct YMCA program instruction in accordance with USA Gymnastics and YMCA of the USA program standards.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality.
• Provide a safe environment for members and participants learning YMCA gymnastics programs; advocate for child abuse prevention and understand YMCA and USA Gymnastics youth-protection policies.
• Encourage and support gymnasts in having an enjoyable YMCA experience.
• Evaluate program skills, complete progress reports for each session, and communicate with parents.
• Incorporate character development objectives that reinforce YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Use approved positive support techniques to develop and refine gymnasts’ skills.
• Enhance the program and uphold its competitive standards by providing firm but encouraging coaching that motivates gymnasts to pursue their goals and compete at higher levels.
• Contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment as part of the YMCA staff team; arrive on time, follow the schedule, wear proper attire and a name tag, and attend required staff meetings and training.
• Provide excellent service to members and participants and help foster a positive environment for gymnasts and families.
• Manage participant behavior collaboratively with supervision and parents.

Benefits

• Free individual membership access to any YMCA in the nation.
• 10% discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to the Y Retirement Fund retirement program from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED