Gymnastics Specialist - Plaistow YMCA - Plaistow Community YMCA

Do you have an interest in working with young children and are looking for a fun and fulfilling job? Are you looking for a career option with the potential for growth at an organization that makes a difference in your community? This may be the opportunity for you!

As the Gymnastics Specialist, you will help create and lead a culture of high-quality experiences by executing recreational gymnastics programming. The Gymnastics program at the Plaistow YMCA has gymnastics classes, open gym times, vacation programs, dance, cheer, special events, and more! Day to day you will implement curriculum providing progression through gymnastics levels starting with your youngest preschool participants and leading classes that are skill level appropriate. Using your interpersonal skills you will increase member retention and satisfaction through positive communication with program participants, members, and guests. It will be your responsibility to create a fun and safe program environment that fosters in children a joy for learning and participating in our gymnastics programming.

To thrive in this position you must have prior experience working with children and the ability to provide clear instructions for all levels of learners. You can appropriately demonstrate tricks and skills to program participants and proactively engage in all of your work. This is the ideal role for those who have an interest in gymnastics or sports and are looking to build a career in coaching, education, youth services, or non-profits.

In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;

• Paid training and development
  
• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
  
• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
  
• Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.
  
• 2 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full-time staff.
  
• Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required).
  
• Employer-funded life insurance.
  

Qualifications

• Experience Coaching Gymnastics, and Low-Level Team

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Must be physically and mentally capable of maintaining the skills of required certifications
• Must be able to physically demonstrate skills taught in gymnastics classes
• Must be able to see and hear an emergency
• Ability to lift equipment and maneuver equipment and weight to 55 lbs or that of a small to average size child
• Must be able to navigate the uneven surfaces on the gym floor
• Physically and mentally acts appropriately and immediately to an unexpected circumstance

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.