Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Gymnastics Program Coordinator

Full Time, Hourly | $17.00-$19.00  per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? 

We are looking for a gymnastics program coordinator to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. 

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome!

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

What is needed for this job:

• 21+ years of age, 5+ years of experience in gymnastics, with college degree preferred or equivalent amount of experience

• Nationally recognized certifications in the gymnastics field resulting in a technical knowledge of the program

• USAG Safety Certification for Competitions Preferred with strong knowledge of gymnastics competitions including experience at the National state and/or national level

• Must complete USAG Safety and 101 Gymnastics level training 

• Have strong communication skills with desire to meet everyone at their level of experience

• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents

• Ability to work with others. Sensitive to others  

• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention  

• Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence  

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Have a high degree of knowledge and nationally recognizable certifications in the program you instruct, e.g. USA Gymnastics

• Report directly to the Senior Gymnastics Director and coordinate the delivery of programs for members 

• Assist with coaching responsibilities with the competitive team program 

• Assist with training and supervising staff and volunteers   

• Responsible for scheduling and organizing birthday parties specific to gymnastics 

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the program area and adherence to all YMCA safety standards and rules

• Ensure YMCA program instruction is in accordance with YMCA program standards. Ensure adherence to YMCA progressive standards and quality.  

• Encourage and support staff volunteers and students to provide an enjoyable YMCA  

• Coordinate or conduct the evaluation of program skills and the completion of progress reports (skill assessments) for each session as well as communications for parents  

• Incorporate character development objectives into the program to reinforce the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility  

• Be reliable and Inform supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the workday of any issues or items required  

• Ensure that all (participants) players have exited the facility and that the facility is left clean and orderly  

• Participate as a part of the YMCA staff team in providing a safe and enjoyable environment

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required  

• Provide excellent service to members and participants by communicating all YMCA rules and ensuring that you are accessible and identifiable  

• Complete timely reports of incidents, complaints or compliments of the games 

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

• Great members to work with every day!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me-  we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.