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Gymnastics Director

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Crown Point, IN, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Gymnastics Director will help coordinate a gymnastics program at the Y. This position will design the progression, curriculum and teach gymnastics skills to program members in a safe, professional, and caring manner while assisting participants in working toward skill achievement and personal growth. This person will promote team building and camaraderie between team members, their parents and other team coaches.

Great benefit package and a new gymnastics center to run! Be involved from the beginning at something wonderful to serve this community.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Plans and implements programs, leagues, camps, clinics and classes which may include but are not limited to:
    • Establishes new program activities and expands programs in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
    • Know and follow the USA Gymnastics policies and procedures and compulsory routines including proper spotting techniques
    • Design and implement team curriculum, with long term goals and daily lesson plans.
    • Develop levels within the gymnastics center including monthly clinics, intermediate and academy programs.
    • Recognize individual differences and adjust teaching strategies as needed for the success of all gymnastics.
    • Communicate with instructors to promote the organizational flow of classes.
    • Communicate, listen and respond in a professional manner with participants and parents.
    • Attend practices, trainings, meets and team functions and be a positive role model
    • Enforce specific rules and regulations which limit risk to participants.
    • Prepare practice by inspecting gymnastics center and equipment before and after practices and documenting things that need attention.
    • Ensure proper building coverage is present for all program-related functions in accordance with program needs.
  • Hires, trains and supervises assigned program staff and volunteers including but not limiting to ensuring adherence to work schedules, monitoring staff performance and ensuring staff follow policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs, compile program statistics and set goals. Develop and control department budget.
  • Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions including procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
  • Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification or obtain within first 30 days of hire
  • 3-4 years of related instruction, coaching and lesson planning
  • Practical knowledge of progressive skill building as related directly to instructional gymnastics and working knowledge of USA gymnastics
  • 21 years of age
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Possess strong leadership qualities and work as a team member
  • Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 31 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit