An exciting leadership opportunity within our strategically innovative and financially secure YMCA as a Gymnastics Director!
The Scott County Family YMCA is a '4-star' Charity Navigator top-rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healty living and social responsibility.
Since 1858, the Scott County Family Y has been an integral part of the Quad Cities area. Comprised of 6 branches, Camp Abe Lincoln and multiple child care sites including 3 Early Learning Centers and 8 Before/After School locations, SCFY continues to grow and strengthen the community to bring about positive change. The Quad Cities area, situation along the Mississippi River, is home to a more than 27,000 businesses including John Deere World Headquarters, Arconic, Kraft, Exelon and a major military installation - the Rock Island Arsenal. We have low cost of living, great school systems and several higher education institutions. Here you can experience a variety of extra-curricular activities similar to those found in big cities but with a small town feel such as arts, baseball, big name concerts and events, and much more!
- Serve as a role model to members, Y staff and, at all times live the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
- Demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment, positive attitude and act in a professional manner when interacting with members, program participants and other staff at all times.
- Ensure all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of operation.
- Develop, manage, and monitor program operating budget and meet or exceed budget targets.
- Integrate member service and engagement strategies into all programs to ensure positive member recruitment and retention.
- Monitor and evaluate delivery and effectiveness of programs and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of program quality.
- Build and expand the program enrollment and participation.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, retention, member and non-member participation; ensure progress reports are distributed consistently to program participants.
- Be visible to staff and members.
- Respond to all member and community inquiries and concerns calmly and courteously within 24 hours.
- Providing written and verbal communication to all team parents and coaches so for clear understanding of practices, travel and YMCA team policies.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, evaluate and manage a high performing staff team focused on providing exceptional service and instruction and work well as a team.
- Process and monitor payroll for all program staff.
- Develop strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for the achievement of goals and retention.
- Conduct and document regular staff meetings and training; ensure staff certification records are current and fulfill all in-service standards.
- Report any accidents, concerns, or equipment issues to supervisor immediately and complete appropriate paperwork.
- Maintain an up to date inventory on all equipment, materials and supplies. Keep all work areas clean and organized.
- Serving as a member of the branch management team performing specific duties that
- support the overall success of branch operations; communicating information promptly to all branch leadership and departmental staff.
- Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign.
- Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y.
- Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
- Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.
- All other duties as assigned by the Branch Executive.
- The qualified candidate will possess at a minimum:
- Expertise in youth gymnastics instruction and coaching for all ages.
- Ability to lead others and working on a team.
- Deliver and manage robust program focusing on quality and proven results for growing programs
- Ambition to grow and evolve professionally that creates a culture to accomplish great things.
- Prior supervisory experience is required
- Must be able to lead and coach teams and individuals and have the ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
- Prior gymnastics training and/or coaching and customer service experience required.
- Must possess mental alertness, problem-solving and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
- Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
- Able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
- Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
Salary: $40,000.00