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Turn Your Passion for Gymnastics Into Impact!
Job Description
The Ocean Community YMCA is looking for an energetic and experienced Gymnastics Coordinator to lead and grow our recreational and competitive gymnastics programs. This position blends hands-on coaching with program leadership, staff development, safety, and family engagement-all while creating a positive environment where kids can build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of gymnastics.
Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 3-5 years of gymnastics experience required along with a working knowledge of gymnastic skills and spotting techniques for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels of competition.
• USGA Safety certification is required within 6 months of employment.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen required; American Red Cross or equivalent.

Essential Functions
1. Program Leadership & Development
• Provide overall leadership and direction for all gymnastics programming, including recreational and competitive team programs.
• Serve as Head Coach of the Gymnastics Team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate high-quality, age-appropriate programming aligned with YMCA standards and strategic goals.
• Plan seasonal schedules, curriculum progression, and program pathways.
• Coordinate and attend meets, competitions, and special events.
• Monitor enrollment trends and implement strategies to grow participation and retention.
• Ensure programs reflect YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
2. Staff Recruitment, Hiring & Supervision
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and train gymnastics coaches, instructors, and volunteers.
• Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and training sessions.
• Support professional development opportunities for staff.
• Ensure proper staffing ratios and scheduling coverage.
3. Risk Management & Safety
• Follow abuse risk management policies and protocols including following screening requirements and utilizing screening tools, providing ongoing supervision, and training related to abuse risk, provide regular feedback to employees and volunteers regarding boundaries with consumers and requiring employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Ensure full compliance with safety certifications (CPR/AED, First Aid, USAG Safety Certification, etc.).
• Maintain emergency action plans and ensure staff understand procedures.
• Monitor facility safety and proper spotting techniques.
• Oversee incident reporting and documentation.
• Ensure the health and safety of all participants at all times.
4. Operations & Facility Management
• Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and organization of the gymnastics facility.
• Oversee equipment inspection, maintenance, and replacement.
• Manage program supplies and budget within approved guidelines.
• Assist with equipment setup and breakdown as needed.
• Track attendance, enrollment, and program data.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth facility operations.
5. Family & Community Engagement
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, participants, and community partners.
• Communicate program updates, expectations, and participant progress.
• Attend booster meetings and provide team updates.
• Address participant or parent concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Promote a welcoming and environment for all families.
6. Administrative & Organizational Leadership
• Support strategic planning initiatives related to youth development programming.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies and local/state regulations.
• Monitor program financial performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Represent the YMCA positively within the community.
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Program/Project Management
• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity
• Collaboration

Required Certifications

• USAG Certification within 6 months of employment
• CPR/AED/First Aid/ Emergency Oxygen Certification- ARC preferred

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