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About the Role

As a Gymnastics Instructor at the YMCA, you will lead classes for students of all levels, teaching foundational body movement, coordination, and muscle development while creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment. This role also includes a dance component, allowing you to incorporate rhythm, musicality, and creative movement into your instruction, helping students develop grace, expression, and confidence. Through your guidance, students build self-confidence, improve coordination and flexibility, and discover the joy of mastering new skills within a welcoming community.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging gymnastics classes for children ages 3–12, teaching age-appropriate skills such as chants, jumps, basic stunts, and dance routines
Customize lessons to align with the developmental stage and skill level of each age group to ensure high engagement and progression
Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that builds confidence, teamwork, and a sense of belonging among all participants
Promote safety by teaching and modeling proper techniques, warm-ups, spotting methods, and injury prevention practices
Prepare students for performances, community events, and showcases, coordinating choreography, attire, and event logistics
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of the practice area and equipment, conducting regular safety checks
Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and the Program Director regarding student progress, class updates, and upcoming events
Demonstrate leadership and professionalism, serving as a role model of sportsmanship, respect, and positivity
Serve as an ambassador for the organization, representing the YMCA positively to internal and external stakeholders, strengthening relationships and promoting the organization’s impact
Be the ultimate storyteller of the YMCA's work and culture, sharing compelling stories that highlight the YMCA's contributions and values to engage and inspire the community
Complete other duties as assigned, adapting to additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and organization’s goals

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years old
Dance and Gymnastics or cheer/tumbling background
Instructor experience preferred
Current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment
Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission
Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment
Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers
Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service
Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Skills

Gymnastics instruction
Dance instruction
Child development
Safety protocols
Choreography
Event coordination
Communication
Leadership
Teamwork
Customer service

Experience Level

Instructor experience preferred

About the Company

At the YMCA, we believe in nurturing confidence, strength, and a sense of belonging in every child.