Recreational Gymnastics and Ninja Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Gymnastics & Ninja Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily program operations, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for participants. This position promotes quality instruction, encourages staff growth, and helps create an atmosphere that builds confidence, skill development, and self-esteem in children.

EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous gymnastics, ninja, or coaching experience in a gymnastics/ninja facility is required. 2-3 years of related experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to support and supervise staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides leadership, supervision, and support to gymnastics and ninja staff while ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for all participants.
• Models and promotes the YMCA’s mission of developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit through quality recreation programming.
• Trains, mentors, and provides feedback to instructors and coaches to ensure consistent instruction, safety practices, and participant engagement.
• Oversees daily class operations, including staff coverage, class quality, equipment use, and program expectations.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of gymnastics and ninja curriculum, lesson plans, and program improvements.
• Uses good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity when addressing staff, participant, and parent needs.
• Ensures staff follow YMCA policies, procedures, Code of Conduct standards, and appropriate behavior management practices.
• Communicates effectively with participants, parents, staff, and leadership to address questions, concerns, and program needs.
• Monitors class attendance, staff schedules, and program records to maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe gymnastics/ninja environment while ensuring equipment and facility standards are met.
• Assists with staff scheduling, finding coverage, and communicating staffing needs with the Gymnastics Director.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of gymnastics and ninja team members.
• Teaches gymnastics and ninja classes as needed, providing quality instruction, skill development, and a positive experience for participants.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, emergency procedures, and risk management practices; reports concerns to the Gymnastics Director and Risk Management as needed.
• Supports special events, competitions, camps, clinics, evaluations, and scholarship fundraising activities.
• Attends required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities as directed by Countryside YMCA and the Gymnastics Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required by business necessity.