The Gymnastics Specialty Coach teaches assigned specialty classes following all gymnastics department guidelines. The specialty classes include but are not limited to Parkour, Cirque, and Silk. In this role, the individual will be supporting other coaches' classes to ensure inclusivity and offer support for gymnasts with special needs. This role will also require teaching adaptive gymnastics classes for youth ages 4-16 years old, working with parents and caregivers in the gym when needed. 

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Schedule

• Location: Toby Wells YMCA
• Tuesdays from 3:30PM - 7:30PM
• Thursdays from 2:15PM - 5:30PM
• Saturdays from  8:45AM -1:00PM 

• Prepare creative and fun lesson plans and session outlines prior to each class 

• Complete progression chart for each participant in the class and advance participants from one level to next through outlined evaluation procedures 

• Maintain a basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks 

• 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 

• Maintain quality and safety in all classes 

• Identify, train, and develop leaders within the group of participants (class assistants) 

• Communicate with parents regarding program evaluations and participant progress 

• Other duties as assigned 

• 1+ year's experience coaching a specialty class such as Parkour, Cirque, or Silk  

• Previous experience working with children preferred 

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies  

• and procedures 

• The physical ability to safely spot, lead, demonstrate, and interact in group activities 

• Must have visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations 

• 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 
• 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.