Old Colony YMCA

Gymnastic Instructor

Old Colony YMCA  •  Stoughton, MA (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Gymnastics Instructor Responsibilities

  • Teach gymnastics classes in accordance with the YMCA's Sports and Youth Development Philosophy.
  • Incorporate the YMCA's mission of strengthening spirit, mind, and body into all classes and interactions with participants and families.
  • Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment where all participants feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
  • Supervise up to 8–10 participants while maintaining appropriate safety standards, class structure, and engagement.
  • Demonstrate and instruct age-appropriate gymnastics skills including rolls, balances, jumps, flexibility exercises, and beginner tumbling progressions.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that provide skill progression and allow participants to build confidence and advance throughout the session.
  • Ensure all equipment is used safely and inspected before and after each class.
  • Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere that promotes participant retention and enjoyment.
  • Communicate professionally with parents regarding participant progress, class expectations, and program information.
  • Track attendance and maintain all required program documentation, including incident/accident reports and evaluations.
  • Assist with participant recruitment and retention efforts by helping create a positive experience for families.
  • Provide recommendations for program growth, special events, clinics, showcases, or additional gymnastics offerings.
  • Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA professional development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience teaching gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, dance, or youth movement programs.
  • Experience working with children ages 5–16.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Passion for youth development and helping children build confidence through physical activity.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic instructor who wants to help grow and develop our gymnastics program. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, creative, and excited about creating a program where children can learn new skills, gain confidence, and develop a lifelong love of movement and fitness.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Knowledgeable with USAG skill progressions.
  • Previous gymnastics coaching experience preferred.
  • Ability to work with children and participants of varying ages and skill levels.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be mature, enthusiastic, dependable, and caring.
  • Ability to develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and skill progressions.
  • Ability to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents and YMCA staff.
  • Commitment to participant safety and risk management practices.
  • Must have current CPR/AED certification within 60 days of employment.
Old Colony YMCA

About Old Colony YMCA

Website: www.oldcolonyymca.org

Twitter: @OldColonyYMCA

Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldcolonyymca.org

Instagram: @oldcolonyy

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Since 1887, Old Colony Y (OCY) has worked tirelessly to effect lasting personal and social change. Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit Association committed to the development of strong spirit, mind, and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in our communities. We believe that our mission is to assist all people to develop to their fullest potential and to respond to ever-changing community needs with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We are a regional provider of human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors from many diverse communities. At OCY, we view traditional YMCA services – like fitness, swimming, child care, and camp – through an alternate lens; beyond their explicit benefits to the health and wellness of our members and participants, they are also an opportunity for deeper engagement.

Last year the Y served more than 141,000 people throughout Southeastern Massachusetts at branches in Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Plymouth, Middleboro, Stoughton, and Taunton. While most Ys have a focus on positive youth development, Old Colony Y is unique in our commitment to serve the most “at risk” members of our community, ensuring that everyone has access to OCY services if they should need them. We are committed to strengthening our capacity to respond to changing communities and ensure that everyone (including persons of diverse culture, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, and skill) have access and are welcomed and fully engaged.

OCY is governed by a 62 member Board who are active, with committees that provide oversight to all aspects of our operations including a Fiscal Committee, a Program Committee which reviews program and quality compliance, as well as tracking progress on strategic planning goals. We are purposefully working toward ensuring that our board and staff are reflective of the communities we serve. As a diverse organization of people joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grown and thrive, we strive to provide employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.

We offer a vast menu of services and community programs, including:

• Seven full-facility branches (Brockton – Central/Youth, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton)

• A multi-site child care branch (Community Based Child Care) operating 48 sites daily

• Five summer camps (Camp Clark, Camp Satucket, Camp Yomechas, YMCA Camp in Stoughton, and Camp Massasoit)

• A branch serving families experiencing homelessness (Family Services)

• A branch focused on chronic disease and well-being initiatives (Healthy Living)

• Residential/non-residential branch programs for adolescents (Social Services)

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Brockton, MA
Year Founded
1887
Website
oldcolonyymca.org
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