Gymnastics Director - Marblehead

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC • Marblehead, MA

5d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Gymnastics Director to lead and grow its gymnastics program at the Marblehead YMCA. The program serves nearly 500 youth during the school year and approximately 80 children each week during summer camp. The director provides leadership and oversight for the program’s growth, quality, and development, including recreational gymnastics, member activities, open gym, birthday parties, summer camp, and team-level opportunities.

The role includes developing high-quality programming for youth and families, coaching gymnasts, supporting their skill progression and confidence, and recruiting, training, supervising, and developing coaches and instructors. The director also builds relationships with families and the community, supports summer camp and special programs, and helps ensure safe, engaging, inclusive, and consistent participant experiences.

This is a full-time position at the LynchVan Otterloo YMCA in Marblehead, Massachusetts, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule that may include evenings and weekends as needed. The listed salary range is $60,000–$65,000.

Requirements

• Previous professional or personal experience in gymnastics and a strong passion for the sport.
• Experience coaching gymnastics and working with youth of varying ages and skill levels.
• Progressive experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and staff.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage schedules, staffing, programming, and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of gymnastics skill development and participant progression.
• Optimistic, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to youth development, program growth, quality, safety, and exceptional member experiences.
• Comfort working a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must have and maintain required YMCA of the USA certifications or demonstrate willingness and ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics safety, skill progression, spotting techniques, and appropriate coaching practices.
• Must be physically able to demonstrate and participate in gymnastics activities as necessary to lead programming effectively.
• Must be able to safely spot and assist gymnasts through Level 4 skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and move safely throughout a gymnastics facility for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to participant safety needs and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience coaching gymnasts through Level 4.
• General knowledge of Xcel and/or JO compulsory gymnastics programs and the applicable Code of Points.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the growth and development of the Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program.
• Develop high-quality gymnastics programming that meets the needs and interests of youth and families.
• Oversee recreational classes, open gym, birthday parties, summer camp, and other gymnastics-related member experiences.
• Monitor enrollment, participation, program quality, and community needs to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support gymnasts’ progression from recreational programming into team-level opportunities.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across gymnastics programming.
• Coach youth participants and support their development of confidence, strength, and gymnastics skills.
• Develop and choreograph floor routines as appropriate.
• Create a challenging, encouraging, inclusive, and fun environment.
• Build positive relationships with gymnasts and families, and communicate about participant progress and program expectations.
• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and develop gymnastics coaches and instructors.
• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate program and activity coverage.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment and lead by example.
• Communicate regularly with participants, parents, caregivers, and staff.
• Respond professionally to questions, concerns, and feedback, and identify opportunities to increase family engagement.
• Provide leadership and support for gymnastics summer camp, ensuring programming is safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA standards.
• Support special events, member-benefit activities, open gym, birthday parties, and other gymnastics programming as needed.

Benefits

• Paid training and professional development.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations.
• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
• Health and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick and personal time for full-time staff.
• Retirement fund with a 12% employer contribution once vested; no employee match required.
• Employer-funded life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed