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$19/hr–$23/hr
Part-time
high school
Posted 44d ago
Apply by Jun 29
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Gymnastics Coach leads entry-level classes by designing and implementing age-appropriate training plans to develop foundational skills in young athletes. They are responsible for ensuring participant safety, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining equipment quality.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with over one year of experience working with children aged 3-14 in a fitness or classroom setting. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire.
Full job description
Overview
The Gymnastics Coach will be responsible for leading and supporting entry-level gymnastics classes, with a focus on developing foundational skills in young athletes. This role requires a passionate and dedicated individual who is committed to fostering the growth and development of each participant in a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing age-appropriate training plans, instructing proper techniques, and promoting both physical and mental skill development. The Gymnastics Coach will exemplify a strong commitment to participant safety, individual progress, and the overall mission and core values of the YMCA.
For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
Available Locations:
Dan McKinney Family YMCA - La Jolla
Monday- Friday 3pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays 8:00am - 12:30pm
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA - Carlsbad
Flexible schedule: mornings, afternoons, and weekends
Rancho Family YMCA - Escondido
Mon - Fri 3 - 7:30pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
Responsibilities
Instructs and demonstrates proper gymnastics techniques, progressions, and routines to ensure safe and effective skill development
Designs and implements age-appropriate and skill-specific training plans tailored to individual gymnasts or groups
Monitors and evaluates participants’ performance, offering constructive feedback to enhance their strength, flexibility, coordination, and technique
Provides guidance and support to first-time gymnasts, fostering a positive and encouraging learning environment while showing enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun through coaching style
Ensures all participants engage in proper warm-up activities before training sessions and completes appropriate cool-down exercises afterward
Maintains quality and safety in all classes and a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks
Keeps equipment in good condition by returning equipment to storage area at end of class and notifying supervisor when equipment needs to be repaired
Communicates with parents regarding program evaluations and participant progress, and distribute certificates of achievement and program evaluations to class participants
Works with the Program Director to ensure all participants are registered and in the correct class, and maintain accurate records of class attendance
Attends training events and instructor clinics when made available, and immediately notifies supervisor regarding participants or parent incidents
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Physical ability to safely spot, lead, demonstrate, and interact in group activities
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to maintain a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks
Possesses a coaching style that demonstrates enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun
Ability to model appropriate behavior and encourage positive social skills
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 16 years of age or older
If actively enrolled in high school, a valid school district Work Permit is required
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
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized training in gymnastics, or a related field
1+ year's of experience working with children ages 3-14 in a classroom or fitness setting
Previous gymnastics coaching experience is a plus
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.
Pay Range
USD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr.
Related keywords
GymnasticsCoachingYouth AthleticsCPR CertificationAED CertificationFirst AidSafety RegulationsTraining PlansYMCAChild SafetyPhysical EducationSkill Development
We are for Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1882
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
LinkedIn followers
20,895
Total funding
$320K
The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body.
Offices: 3708 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123, US
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