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Gymnastics Instructor- Whitehall YMCA

YMCA

Columbus, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Coaching, Communication Skills, Defibrillator, Emergency Response, First Aid, Groundskeeping, Gymnastics, Physical Demands, Progress Reports, Record Keeping, Sports, Sports Officiating, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Volunteer Management
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
1 day ago
Description

The YMCA is seeking a passionate, energetic, and dedicated Youth Gymnastics Instructor to join our team. This role is focused on inspiring a love of gymnastics in children by providing effective instruction, promoting confidence and teamwork, and ensuring a safe,fun, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities will include planning and conducting gymnastics classes for youth aged 4-12, demonstrating fundamental gymnastics skills and techniques, overseeing practices, and encouraging participant growth and development. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of gymnastics, previous coaching or instructional experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in working with children.

The Youth Gymnastics Instructor will contribute to the mission of the YMCA by modeling and teaching the core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. If you are motivated by making a positive impact in the lives of children through gymnastics, we would love to hear from you.

  1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
  2. Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational classes/practices/games, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
  3. Answers questions from participants/parents to support them in achieving their goals related to youth development. Maintains working knowledge of sport/activity, and trends to provide effective information and support to participants.
  4. Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
  5. Conveys information on sports/activity programs and schedules, and as appropriate, refers participants and parents to other programs.
  6. Keeps accurate class records (attendance & progress reports).
  7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
  8. Prepares and maintains field/gym area before and after program; organizes and puts away class equipment; reports damaged equipment.
  9. Officiates sport/activity matches and games as scheduled.
  10. Assists in supervision of volunteers involved in sport or activity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
  2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  3. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification must be obtained within the first 60 days
  4. Must be at least 16 years old and have experience participating in the area of instruction; previous experience instructing preferred.

About the Company

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YMCA

With an operating budget of $50 million, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia, employs over 1,500 employees and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. Picture your next career move to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, joining one of the largest charity organizations in the country, where the expectations are high and where you can make a real difference in driving results. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, then consider your future with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1844
WEBSITE
https://ymcadc.org

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