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. 

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Schedule

• Monday - Friday 3pm - 7pm and weekends

• 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  

• 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
• 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