Lead Gymnastics Coach - Spring Valley

• Overview The Lead Gymnastics Coach is responsible for leading and supporting the daily operations of the gymnastics program.
• This role brings strong leadership, organizational, and instructional skills to ensure that all classes are running efficiently and in alignment with our program’s standards.
• As the go-to person in the absence of the Gymnastics Coordinator and Director, the Lead Gymnastics Coach plays a vital role in maintaining consistency, addressing day-to-day challenges, and ensuring a safe, positive environment for athletes and coaches alike.
• This role also includes overseeing the quality of instruction delivered by other coaches, assisting with administrative duties, and contributing to the development of gymnastics program for events while demonstrating and adhering to the YMCA’s mission and code of conduct.
• For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) This position will be coaching competitive team gymnastics, levels 2-3, Xcel silver and gold, open to higher levels.
• Schedule Branch: McGrath Family YMCA

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the gymnastics department, ensuring all gymnastics classes are running smoothly and in alignment with program standards Provides oversight of other gymnastics coaches' classes by monitoring the quality and content of instruction, ensuring consistency with the gymnastics program code of conduct and athlete development goals Serves as the primary point of contact in the absence of the program coordinator and director, maintaining continuity and addressing any immediate needs with gymnastics program Responsible for opening and closing the facility as scheduled, ensuring safety protocols are followed and the gym is clean, secure, and well-prepared for all activities Maintains gymnastics equipment upkeep by conducting regular inspections, identifying repair or replacement needs, and ensuring a safe training environment Assists with administrative tasks as needed, including class scheduling, attendance tracking, communication with families, and support with staff coordination Assists with organizing, maintaining gymnastics participant’s registration records, distribution of certification of achievements, evaluations, and supporting operational workflows as directed Stays informed about the program details such as session dates, prices, classes, days, and times Provides support and contributes to special projects and program initiatives, including developing the gymnastics program and planning engaging activities for events such as Parent Night Out, preschool camps, seasonal camps, and daily programming Immediately notifies supervisor regarding participant or parent incidents and attends training events and instructor clinics when made available Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures Physical ability to safely spot, lead, demonstrate, and interact in group activities Visual and auditory ability and physical capacity to quickly identify, assess, and respond effectively to critical incidents and emergencies Basic knowledge of equipment use and safety checks Possesses a coaching style that demonstrates enthusiasm, leadership, fairness, and fun Ability to encourage positive social skills and appropriate behavior Other duties as assigned