Gymnastics Team Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for the instruction of classes, coaching and preparing participants for competition.  Daily functions include facilitation of team-related gymnastics classes and activities.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Responsible for developing program participants for competition
2. Responsible for planning and facilitating age appropriate group gymnastics classes
3. Travel to national conferences and seminars and represent the YMCA in these events
4. Teaches specific gymnastic movements to class participants
5. Maintains safe work environment and ensures the safety of all participants
6. Attends required department and individual trainings. 
7. Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service
8. Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA
9. Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants
10. Willingly perform other duties as assigned

This organization has zero tolerance for abuse and will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of consumers in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. This organization takes every allegation of abuse or misconduct seriously and will fully cooperate with the authorities to investigate all cases of alleged abuse or misconduct. Employees and volunteers shall cooperate with any external investigation by outside authorities or internal investigation conducted by the organization or persons given investigative authority by the organization. An employee or volunteer’s failure to cooperate with an investigation will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Gymnastics certification or one to two years of gymnastics coaching and teaching preferred.
2. Must be willing to obtain gymnastics certification within the timeframe indicated by manager and maintain certificate during course of employment.
3. Sound working knowledge of accepted fitness standards and practices including gymnastic techniques.
4. Ability to foster positive staff, peers, and program participants.
5. CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
6. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.
7. Must be able to pass USA Gymnastics background and maintain USA Gymnastics membership.