What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gymnastics Team Coach position at Old Colony YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Committed to our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, the Gymnastics Team Coach is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all gymnasts. A Gymnastics Team Coach provides high quality gymnastics training in a competitive setting that fosters and encourages teamwork and a passion for the sport of gymnastics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide instruction and guidance through coaching youth and team gymnastics.
2. Ensure age and developmentally appropriate coaching is carried out and modified based on individual needs.
3. Support the growth of team programming through collaboration with recreational gymnastics instructors.
4. Conduct evaluations necessary to determine proper placement of kids who wish to join the team program.
5. Teach youth and teen recreational classes to bridge the gap between program and team participation as needed.
6. Assist in training and orienting new coaches to the team.
7. Cultivate long lasting relationships with members, program participants, and families.
8. Create a safe environment for everyone in the gymnastics center and support the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility. Respond to emergencies implementing YMCA emergency protocols.
9. Communicates effectively and is responsive to participants and parents/guardians.
10. All other duties as directed or required for the overall success of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience coaching Xcel Bronze & Silver and/or JO Levels 3 - 5 preferred
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a competition setting preferred
- General knowledge of Xcel or JO Compulsory Code of Points
- SafeSport Certified, Concussion in Sport Certified (or completed within 15 days of hire)
- 18 years of age
- Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and all other training required by the YMCA
● Must demonstrate the ability to perform correctly the skills appropriate to the levels being taught
● USA Gymnastics Safety & Risk Management Certified
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be physically and mentally capable to maintain the skills of required certifications. ● Must be able to demonstrate skills taught in gymnastics classes
- Must be able to see and hear an emergency
- Ability to lift equipment and maneuver equipment and weight up to 55 lbs or that of a small to average size child.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be able to navigate the uneven surfaces on the gym floor
- Physically and mentally acts appropriately and immediately to unexpected circumstances
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y values. Ensure a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors’ communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching for programs and activities. Develop plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insight. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.