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Ninja Warrior Head Coach

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Torrington, CT, USA
Full-time

Northwestern CT Y is looking for a Ninja Warrior Head Coach for both youth and adults. New program beginning in February.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Using YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to establish a positive and supportive Ninja Warrior culture and community at the facility.
  • Ensure strong safety standards adhered to by all members.
  • Perform safety checks on equipment.
  • Coach/teach youth and adult classes.
  • Coach participants during birthday party events and camps.
  • Conducts regular Ninja Warrior Competitions for youth & adults.
  • Clean and maintain gym and equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with Wellness Director and CEO to brainstorm new ideas (for classes, obstacles, facility offerings, etc.).
  • Track class registrations, growth, and retention of participants.
  • Interact with participants and parents to encourage continuing participation and sales.
  • Using YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to establish a positive and supportive Ninja Warrior culture and community at the facility.
  • Ability to communicate, demonstrate, cue and spot all participants through obstacles.
  • Conducts regular Ninja Warrior Competitions for youth & adults.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Prior coaching or experience working with kids and adults.
  • Strong background in gymnastics/obstacle training and fitness.
  • Ability to communicate, demonstrate, cue and spot all participants through obstacles.
  • First Aid/CPR Certified.
  • Positive and energetic attitude and team player.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Strong passion for inspiring children and individuals to achieve fitness goals and overcome obstacles.
  • Must be able to work evening hours (e.g., 3:30pm – 9pm) and weekend hours (for training classes, birthday parties, competitions, camps and events).
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $24.00 - $28.00

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: 
Jan 5 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 6 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit