YMCA Arlington Woodmont - Gymnastics Coach

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The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

Position:  P/T Gymnastics Coach           Salary: $20.00 - $28.00  

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job. 
 
About the Job
The YMCA Woodmont Gymnastics Center is looking for fun, enthusiastic, and responsible gymnastics coach to join our amazing team. This position is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the gymnastic program that includes planning, development and implementation of all the activities under the guidelines of the YMCA gymnastics Curriculum.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Gymnastics Coach include but are not limited to:

• Assists in oversight of all the gymnastic program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.
• Provides specialized services to members in areas of gymnastics.
• Provides gymnastics instruction/or coach to children and/or adults under the direct supervision of the Gymnastics Director, following the philosophy and goals of the YMCA Gymnastics programs.
• Effectively carries out appropriate lesson plans.    
• Establishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelines.
• Responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary.
• Attends parent/child events as required.
• Effectively communicates with parents throughout the program year.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (over 18 drug test & background check required)
• Experience coaching gymnastics and working with children 
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred 
• Will be required to complete the YMCA Gymnastics Fundamentals Course and YMCA required training. These courses may be waived by the Gymnastics Director if background and experience is determined to be equivalent.

Working Conditions:
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children. Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds. Must have visual acuity to observe all children. Must have the physical ability to meet all prerequisites for YMCA Gymnastics

Benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service requires a 1,000 hours worked for each of the two years; 403(b) employee savings plan, ROTH IRA retirement plan; free YMCA membership for employee, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

Salary : $20 - $28