Gymnastics Staff - Competitive Team Coach

Job Details

Job Location: Downtown YMCA - Springfield, IL 62702Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: Evening and WeekendsJob Category: Sports

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Gymnastics Coaches to join our team. Competitive gymnastics coaches will be responsible for developing training programs, instructing athletes in gymnastics techniques, and providing a safe and fun learning environment for all gymnasts. A gymnastics coach should demonstrate a solid understanding of gymnastics techniques, have excellent communication skills, and possess the ability to motivate and inspire athletes.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct leadership, instruction, coaching and motivation for athletes in the competitive gymnastics program.

 

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
2. Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
3. Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
4. Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
5. Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Overarching Goal: Through their planning, actions and daily work creates and fosters a welcoming environment for all persons of all backgrounds and abilities and has a positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall YMCA experience.

 

Recreational Coach

1. Instructs gymnastics lessons in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared lesson plans accordingly.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
3. Conveys information on gymnastics programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers students and parents to other programs.
4. Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).
5. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
6. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
7. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment.
8. Trains and supervises class aides as assigned.

 

Competitive Team Staff: All of the above plus those listed below

Competitive Team Coach

1. USAG Certified

2. Instructs gymnastics lessons specific to competitive gymnasts during practice times, as well as during skill clinics and open gyms.

 

 

Competitive Lead Coach All of the above plus those listed below

1. USAG Certified
2. Build routines
3. Know USAG routines
4. Knowledge of Code of Points

 

Competitive Optionals Coach All of the above plus those listed below

1. Knowledge of USAG rules and polices for Optionals

 

 

YMCA LEADERSHIP DISCIPLINES (Leader):

Competency: Clusters of observable skills and behaviors needed to be successful within an organization or