Director of Gymnastics

YMCA
Salary
$48,000.00
$55,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
Serving the Warren County Ohio community for over 40 years! 
Job Description

The Gymnastics Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the Countryside YMCA Gymnastics Program including instructional programs and the gymnastics team, and to prepare each participant to meet his/her potential as an individual and an athlete.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

  • 3+  years of program administration, management and supervisory experience

  • Minimum 3 years teaching progressive gymnastic programs

  • Minimum 3 years teaching/coaching competitive gymnastics.  Levels 3 – 6 required, Levels 7-9 preferred

  • Prior experience facilitating recreational and competitive gymnastic meets/competitions

  • CPR and First Aid and Safe Sport Certification.  

  • USAG Safety Certification and USAG Professional Member

Essential Functions

  • Supervise and manage gymnastics instructional, competitive, day camps, competitive meets and special events

  • Create a positive, team oriented atmosphere where gymnasts learn the values of the YMCA and understand the mission. 

  • Interview, hire, train and supervise support staff to include assistant director, gymnastic coordinators, instructional staff, team coaches and day camp counselors

  • Establish and maintain relationships and open communications with gymnasts and parents

  • Organize gymnastics team and related instructional class schedules for the year

  • Regularly observe classes, giving praise where due and suggestions for improvement where necessary; may need to fill gaps in the teaching schedule

  • Assist with evaluating gymnasts on their performance level and put them in correct classes. 

  • Utilize the marketing team to advertise gymnastics programs and grow our recreational gymnastics program. 

  • Sets budget and enrollment goals for YMCA gymnastics programs. 

  • Ensure gymnastic facilities and equipment are safe and properly maintained.

  • Develop a training and certification plan for all coordinators, coaches and instructors

  • Follow all safety and risk management procedures and report any safety issues to the Risk Manager.

  • Assist in special events and support YMCA Annual Campaign events as needed

  • Fulfill quarterly “late night duty” assignments

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Building Relationships

Leading Operations

Developing and Inspiring People

Advancing our Cause 

Required Certifications

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to lead and motivate others; must be able to effectively supervise both staff and volunteers

Strong organizational skills 

Preferred USAG certifications:

o    U100 Fundamentals of Gymnastic Instructor

o    U101 Safety and Risk Management

o    U110 Safe Sport 

o    W200 Development coaches course; Hands-on Training