Gymnastics Specialist - Beverly YMCA

🌟 Gymnastics Specialist – Beverly YMCA 🌟

Are you passionate about helping children grow, develop, and discover the joy of gymnastics? The Beverly YMCA is looking for a Gymnastics Specialist to join our team and create a safe, fun, and inspiring environment for kids of all abilities.

In this role, you’ll work directly with children, providing instruction, guidance, and encouragement while fostering their physical, social, and emotional growth. You’ll collaborate with families, support staff, and leadership to ensure every child has a positive and enriching experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead gymnastics activities and classes that are safe, engaging, and age-appropriate.

• Support children’s development by teaching skills, promoting confidence, and encouraging teamwork.

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, celebrating diverse abilities.

• Assist with planning and coordinating special gymnastics events, showcases, and programs.

• Collaborate with staff and families to address individual needs and ensure positive experiences for every child.

• Maintain equipment, organize the gym space, and uphold safety standards at all times.

Why You’ll Love Working at the Y:
💙 Be part of a caring, mission-driven organization that strengthens the community through youth development and healthy living.
💙 Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career advancement.
💙 Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
💙 Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Teaching, Youth Services, Recreation, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Must have, or be willing to obtain, YMCA certifications and any related permits/licenses as required.

• Highly engaging interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all segments of the community.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate program needs, including evenings and weekends as required.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading diverse youth programs with children of various ages, including supervisory or leadership experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be physically and mentally capable to maintain the skills required by certifications.

• Ability to respond appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to actively participate in program activities and ensure the safety and engagement of all participants.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.