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Position: Competitive Gymnastics Coach
Wage: $20.50 to $27.45 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA
As a Competitive Gymnastics Coach, you will provide direct leadership, instruction, motivation, and coaching to students in gymnastics to prepare them for competition, according to YMCA and USAG guidelines for competitive Gymnastics Team. The ideal candidate for this role has previously overseen gymnasts who compete at a competitive level.
Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years' experience in teaching competitive gymnastics and/or four years of personal gymnastics experience preferred. Five years or more experience as coach or competitor preferred.
• Knowledge and skills to instruct beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of boys' and girls' gymnastics.
• Understanding of USA Gymnastics guidelines and working knowledge of Junior Olympic Program.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Ability to coach various competitive levels of gymnastics skills and progressions.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to prepare gymnasts mentally and physically for competition in the USAG and YMCA programs.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related gymnastics and office equipment set-up.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the level of the competitive gymnast.
• Develop a gymnastics team's competitive program based on and using the USA Gymnastics guidelines.
• Implement skill curriculum for pre-competitive gymnasts under the guidance of the Gymnastics Director.
• Attend and assist in competitive meet competitions.
• Coach youth in various competitive levels of gymnastics skills and progression.
• Provide safe spotting techniques and support a safe environment of learning.
• Create appropriate conditioning workouts to support skill progression.
• Responsible for instruction of competitive gymnastics skills and progression.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations in the gymnastics gym.
• Keep accurate records of each class participant's progress reports.
• Accurately track class attendance.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participants' performance and needs.
• Organize competitive team workout schedule that maximizes success and improvement for each athlete, with the assistance of the Gymnastics Director.

Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we're all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Gymnastics Coach Job Description
Position Summary
The Gymnastics Coach provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, coaching and practices to students in gymnastics to prepare them for competition, according to YMCA and USAG guideline for competitive Gymnastics Team. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the level of the competitive gymnast.
• Develop a gymnastics team's competitive program based on and using the USA Gymnastics guidelines.
• Design and develop a skill curriculum for pre-competitive gymnasts with the assistance of the Gymnastics Director.
• Attend and assist in competitive meet competitions.
• Coach youth in various competitive levels of gymnastics skills and progression.
• Provide safe spotting techniques and support a safe environment of learning.
• Create appropriate conditioning workouts to support skill progression.
• Responsible for instruction of competitive gymnastics skills and progression.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations in the gymnastics gym.
• Keep accurate records of each class participant's progress reports.
• Accurately track class attendance.
• Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participants' performance and needs.
• Organize competitive team workout schedule that maximizes success and improvement for each athlete, with the assistance of the Gymnastics Director.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Minimum of 16 years of age or older.

• Minimum of three years' experience in teaching gymnastics and/or four years of personal gymnastics experience. Five years or more experiences as coach or competitor preferred.
• Possess the knowledge and skills to instruct beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of boys and girls gymnastics.
• Has an understanding of USA Gymnastics guidelines and working knowledge of Junior Olympic Program.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Ability to coach various competitive levels of gymnastics skills and progressions.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to prepare gymnasts mentally and physically for competition in the USAG and YMCA programs.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related gymnastics and office equipment set-up.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.