POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gymnastics Coordinator will impact the community in the areas of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility through the effective management of the YMCA gymnastics program. The Gymnastics Coordinator will assist the Program Director in the management of the program in accordance with the policies and purpose of the YMCA of Southwest Florida.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Program Director on the development and implementation of a safe and effective curriculum for the YMCA program. 
• Serve as communication liaison to parents in the absence of the Director. 
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and evaluating gymnastics instructors through regularly scheduled meetings. 
• Direct and supervise gymnastics instructors. 
• Serve as instructor/coach to assigned gymnastics participants
• Assist with communication to program parents through a weekly or monthly newsletter. 
• Engage in active listening and model relationship-building skills in all interactions with members, volunteers, guests, and staff members in      order to build relationships and communicate our cause. 
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely and professional manner. 
• Reflect and uphold the mission and core values of the YMCA when dealing with all participants, parents, and community members. 
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations. 
• Must be highly motivated, professional, and have an enthusiastic attitude. 
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Assist with compiling program statistics.  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Adhere to all risk management and safety compliance issues within department 
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• Assist with scheduling and pre-planning with birthday parties and open gym.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three or more years of related program experience, in a YMCA or private gymnastic club.
• Successful track record of program growth. Gymnastics team coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of skills and progressions regarding gymnastics class instruction.
• Enthusiasm for the sport of gymnastics and children.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
• Annual Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
• Annual Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class.
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
• Completion of YMCA of USA required certifications.
• Completion of USA Gymnastics course in safety and risk management certification, which addresses the primary risks in gymnastics: injury and lawsuits.
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 
• Requires individual to perform a range of dance movements relative to the classes.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bending reaching, and kneeling to execute routines and/or utilize equipment. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.