Director of Recreational Gymnastics & Dance

Description

The Bernon Family Branch of the Hockmock Area YMCA is hiring a Director of Recreational Gymnastics & Dance to provide quality gymnastics programming experiences to youth gymnasts. The Director will oversee and be accountable for program growth, staffing, and instructor management. They will be responsible for the overall progression and development of youth participants in recreational classes, member benefit activities such as open gym time and birthday parties, and Gymnastics Summer Camp.

The Director of Recreational Gymnastics & Dance manages schedules, provides regular and effective communication with staff, participants, and caretakers, delivers high-quality coaching and skill development, supports the transition of non-competitive program participants to Team level, and onboards and trains staff.

Essential Functions
Ensures the positive and consistent execution of instructional, wellness, and relationship goals of our gymnastic programming in accordance with strategic and operating plans
Leads the planning and implementation of Gymnastics events and activities
Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events, ensuring proper cleanliness, maintenance, and security
Compiles program statistics
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in gymnastics programs, and implements strategies to improve overall success of programming
Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with YMCA members, program participants, and families through daily interactions, responding to all member and community inquiries and issues in a timely manner
Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs staff and volunteers as needed
Reviews and evaluates staff performance
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
Understands and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information and schedules, organizing and scheduling program registrations as needed
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations
Requirements

Prior experience coaching and/or instructing gymnasts
Progressive experience managing staff
Optimistic team-oriented attitude
Ability to connect with youth and staff of all ages by inspiring and motivating them to achieve success
Ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed
Ability to perform the physical skills necessary for participation in leading gymnastics programs
Ability to safely spot gymnastics skills through level 10
CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days of hire