Head Gymnastics Coach - Carlsbad

YMCA of San Diego County•Encinitas, CA

5d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Gymnastics Coach is responsible for teaching gymnastics, preparing gymnasts for competition and progressing gymnasts’ skills in a safe and positive manner, while incorporating the YMCA’s Mission and Core Values. This role will be involved in multiple program areas of the Gymnastics Center including but not limited to both competitive Girls' and Boys' Team and Recreational classes. For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)

Requirements

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
2+ years’ of gymnastics instruction experience required
2+ years’ of experience coaching competitive gymnastics and current USAG professional membership required
Ability to spot school-age children in basic skills
Knowledge of gymnastics equipment
Familiar with USA Gymnastics progressive levels
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
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Responsibilities

Conducts organized and safe daily workouts in preparation for competition
Responsible for effective and positive communication with parents, staff and gymnasts, including leading regular meetings with parents and staff
Responsible for teaching compulsory and optional routines and current knowledge of teams’ code
Operate within the YMCA discipline code and code of conduct at all times
Provide assistance to program director in an efficient and productive manner on various assigned tasks
Maintain a safe environment at all times
Understand and enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Keep equipment in good condition by returning to storage area at end of class and notifying supervisor when equipment needs to be repaired
Stay informed about the program specifics such as session dates, prices, classes, days, and times
Work with the program director to ensure all participants are registered and in the correct class
Maintain accurate records of class attendance
Distribute certificates of achievement and program evaluations to class participants
Show enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun through coaching style
Immediately notify supervisor regarding participant or parent incidents
Attend training events and instructor clinics when made available
Encourage positive social skills and appropriate behavior; lead by example
Must possess proven and excellent spotting skills in all areas of tumbling and apparatus
Other duties as assigned