About this role
The Assistant Gymnastics Director works in conjunction with the Association Director of Gymnastics and is responsible for oversight and operation of the South Shore YMCAs Gymnastics Department. This includes, but is not limited to, delivery of Age Group enrichment classes, recreational gymnastics programming, developmental gymnastics, leading summer gymnastics camp programming, and serving as Assistant Coach for competitive gymnastics team programming. The Gymnastics Program operates within USA Gymnastics and YMCA of the USA Gymnastics guidelines.
CORE EXPECTATIONS
1. Program Management & Development
Leads and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Responsibilities include the development of a progressive program for all levels of gymnasts, including competitive team, recreational classes, individual assessments, and evaluations. Establishes new program activities and expands programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operational plans.
2. Staff Engagement & Development
Works in conjunction with the Association Director of Gymnastics to recruit, hire, train, manage, develop, coach, schedule, and direct part-time staff and volunteers as needed to support programs. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
3. Membership Engagement & Development
Builds relationships with and among members, responds to inquiries, and solves problems. Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new members, and connects members to the YMCAs cause.
4. Budget & Financial Management
Follows the approved department budget in a fiscally responsible manner. Assists the Association Director of Gymnastics in submitting accurate payroll for the department.
5. Facility Management
Works with appropriate branch staff to provide program facilities for members that are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive.
6. Volunteer Development
Builds and develops volunteer capacity, sharing the social responsibility.
7. Community Involvement & Support
Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and events, and engages in collaborative relationships with community organizations as assigned by the Gymnastics Director to strengthen support and build community.
YMCA COMPETENCIES – TEAM LEADER
Mission and Community Oriented
Models and teaches YMCA values, inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives; ensures high-level service. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
People Oriented
Effectively communicates with audiences of all levels; listens for understanding when dealing with conflict; provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
Results Oriented
Provides guidance for launching programs and a framework for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement, and holds staff accountable for high-quality results. Effectively manages budgets and cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
Personal Development
Effectively addresses sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Facilitates change and models adaptability and awareness of its impact.
Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience specifically with coaching and gymnastics instruction.
- Ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and members.
- Effective coaching and teaching skills that follow the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Gymnastics certifications as applicable to competitive or recreational programming.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.