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Come and grow your career at the Norfolk Family YMCA! We are seeking a Gymnastics Director to positively impact our community!
Job Description
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the CEO, the Gymnastics Director will provide remarkable member experiences in the areas of the gymnastics department by improving the overall program quality.
Qualifications
- Two plus years of gymnastics coaching experience. Experience supervising others is preferred.
- Knowledge and proficient understanding of YMCA & USAG professional membership and USAG safety certification.
- Must have great interpersonal, leadership, public relations, and communication skills.
- The ideal candidate will not only possess knowledge of the YMCA mission and values but will already be working to manifest these ideals in all aspects of life.
Essential Functions
- Direct, schedule, and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and lead class instruction of parent/tot, preschool, and school-age gymnastics.
- Responsible for supervising, training, and scheduling program staff.
- Instructs gymnastics classes in accordance with YMCA guidelines & learn USAG rules and routines as needed.
- Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper gymnastic techniques.
- Ability to lift and move equipment, and to lift and spot children in the program.
- Learn/maintain proper spotting techniques while instructing classes lesson and/or team practices.
- Enforce gym rules to maintain safety.
- Compiles program statistics to monitor & evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Participate in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
- Responds to all member & community inquiries & complaints in a timely manner.
- Develops & monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Assists in the marketing of the gymnastics program.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities & special events.
- Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations, including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
- Promotes and incorporates the Norfolk Family YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
- All other duties assigned by the CEO or CAO.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives recognition as appropriate.
- Analytical Skills: Synthesize complex or diverse information.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well as skillfully gather and analyze information.
- Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification when necessary; responds informatively to questions.
- Quality Management: Explore ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory aspects.
- Judgment: Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; and make timely decisions.
- Planning and Organization: Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and develop realistic action plans.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with occasional change, delays, or unexpected events.
Required Certifications
- Two plus years of gymnastics coaching experience. Experience supervising others is preferred.
- Knowledge and proficient understanding of YMCA & USAG professional membership and USAG safety certification.
- Requirements within 60 days of hire include Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens.