Marblehead YMCA Gymnastics Instructor

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work directly with youth while sharing your passion for gymnastics, dance, or cheer? If you're seeking a fun and engaging part-time job within a collaborative team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Gymnastics Instructor, you will provide a safe, enjoyable, and progressive gymnastics experience for participants ranging from beginner classes for early childhood to school-age youth interested in refining their skills. On a typical day, you will:

• Monitor open gymnastics sessions to ensure safe activities.
• Support the setup and takedown of equipment.
• Assist with curriculum-based classes and help lead the instruction.
• Build authentic relationships to enhance participant and member satisfaction.
• Motivate and inspire youth to learn and improve their skills.
• Provide high-quality instruction through thoughtful demonstration and practice.

To thrive in this position, you will need:

• Experience working with youth in an instructional setting, or previous personal experience in gymnastics, dance, or cheer that fuels your passion for the sport.
• The ability to physically demonstrate skills appropriate for the level being taught.
• Strong communication skills to provide effective guidance, redirection, and encouragement to participants.

Why Work for the Y?

In addition to a positive and supportive work environment, the YMCA offers:

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our seven YMCA locations.
• A retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested; no match required).

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• No experience necessary, we'll train you!
• Pay range depends on experience
• Looking for Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30pm to 7:00pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 8:00am to 12:00pm

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Must be able to see and hear an emergency
• Ability to lift equipment and maneuver equipment and weight up to 55 lbs or that of a small to average size child
• Must be able to navigate the uneven surfaces on the gym floor

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.