What are the responsibilities and job description for the Competitive Gymnastic Coach PT - Plaistow YMCA position at YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC?
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Description
The Plaistow YMCA is looking for a dynamic and experienced Competitive Gymnastics Coach to join our team and elevate our already outstanding program. We are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and compassionate leader with a passion for guiding young athletes toward their gymnastics goals. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in competitive gymnastics coaching, a love for mentoring, and a proven track record of preparing gymnasts for regional and national competitions.
In this role, you will craft and implement personalized training programs that address each gymnast’s unique needs and competitive aspirations. You will assess skills, offer constructive feedback, and design conditioning and flexibility mobility plans to enhance strength and agility. Your responsibilities will include preparing athletes for competition through choreography, skill development, routine preparation, and mental coaching. We believe in supporting the whole gymnast in alignment with our core values. You'll monitor and adjust training methods based on athletes’ progress while fostering a positive, team-oriented environment that supports personal growth. Collaboration with fellow coaches and support staff will be key to maintaining a unified training approach. Our coaches stay current with gymnastics techniques, trends, and rules, ensure safety standards are met, and communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and stakeholders about performance, goals, and program updates.
In addition to a quality work environment, our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities including;
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Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
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Paid training and development.
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Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.
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Retirement fund with 12% company contribution (once vested/no match required)
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Sick time accrual
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a gymnastics coach with strong technical knowledge of gymnastics disciplines and coaching techniques.
- Certification as a level 8/9 coach with a focus on competitive levels 6-10.
- Demonstrated success in level progression and developing gymnasts who confidently compete at high levels.
- Ability to design and implement effective training programs and routines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both gymnasts and their families
- SafeSport Certified (or completed within 15 days of hire)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate training and competition schedules.
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation.
Salary : $30 - $32
