Recreational Gymnastics Director - Marblehead YMCA

Do you have a passion for gymnastics and a love for working with youth? Are you a natural leader with a competitive drive who knows how to build strong teams and meaningful connections with children and families?

This may be the role for you!

The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Gymnastics Director to lead and grow our gymnastics program at the Marblehead YMCA. This is an exciting opportunity for a gymnastics professional who is passionate about the sport, enjoys developing coaches, and is committed to creating positive experiences that help young athletes build confidence, skills, and a lifelong love of gymnastics.

The Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program serves nearly 500 youth during the school year and approximately 80 children each week during summer camp. As the Gymnastics Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for the overall growth, quality, and development of the program, including recreational gymnastics, member activities, open gym, birthday parties, gymnastics summer camp, and team-level opportunities.

Lead & Grow the Gymnastics Program

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the overall growth and development of the Marblehead YMCA gymnastics program.
• Develop high-quality gymnastics programming that meets the needs and interests of youth and families in the community.
• Oversee recreational classes, open gym, birthday parties, summer camp, and other gymnastics-related member experiences.
• Monitor enrollment, participation, program quality, and community needs to identify opportunities for continued growth.
• Support the progression of gymnasts from recreational programming into team-level opportunities.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience across all gymnastics programming.

Coach & Develop Young Gymnasts

• Provide high-quality gymnastics coaching and skill development for youth participants.
• Support gymnasts in developing confidence, strength, skills, and a positive connection to the sport.
• Develop and choreograph floor routines as appropriate.
• Create an environment that is challenging, encouraging, inclusive, and fun.
• Build positive relationships with gymnasts and families and communicate effectively about participant progress and program expectations.

Lead & Develop Staff

• Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and develop gymnastics coaches and instructors.
• Create staff schedules and ensure appropriate coverage for all programs and activities.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to strengthen staff performance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment where coaches feel supported, valued, and motivated.
• Lead by example and inspire staff to provide exceptional service and quality programming.

Build Strong Family & Community Connections

• Maintain regular and effective communication with participants, parents, caregivers, and staff.
• Build strong relationships with families and create a welcoming environment where participants feel connected to the YMCA.
• Respond professionally to questions, concerns, and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to increase family engagement, participation, and connection to the YMCA.

Support Summer Camp & Special Programs

• Provide leadership and support for gymnastics summer camp programming.
• Help ensure camp programming is safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA standards.
• Support special events, member benefit activities, open gym, birthday parties, and other gymnastics programming as needed.

We're looking for a leader who:

• Has previous professional or personal experience in gymnastics and a strong passion for the sport.
• Has experience coaching gymnastics and working with youth of varying ages and skill levels.
• Has progressive experience supervising, coaching, or developing staff.
• Is a natural leader who can motivate, inspire, and build a strong team.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and staff.
• Is organized and able to manage schedules, staffing, programming, and competing priorities.
• Has a strong understanding of gymnastics skill development and participant progression.
• Brings an optimistic, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude.
• Is passionate about youth development and creating positive experiences for young athletes.
• Is committed to program growth, quality, safety, and exceptional member experiences.
• Is comfortable working a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

At the Y, you'll have the opportunity to turn your passion for gymnastics into a career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families.

We offer:

• Paid training and professional development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations
• FREE YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
• Health and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus generous paid sick and personal time for full-time staff
• Retirement fund with a 12% employer contribution once vested — no employee match required
• Employer-funded life insurance
• The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that helps youth learn, grow, and thrive

If you're ready to bring your passion for gymnastics, leadership skills, and commitment to youth development to the Marblehead YMCA, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the YMCA of the North Shore and help young athletes discover what they're capable of—both in the gym and beyond. 💙

Additional Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching gymnasts through Level 4 is preferred, but not required.
• General knowledge of Xcel and/or JO compulsory gymnastics programs and applicable Code of Points.
• Must have and maintain all required YMCA of the USA certifications or demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain required certifications within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics safety, skill progression, spotting techniques, and appropriate coaching practices.

• Must be physically able to demonstrate and participate in gymnastics activities as necessary to effectively lead programming.
• Must be able to safely spot and assist gymnasts through Level 4 skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and move safely throughout a gymnastics facility for extended periods.
• Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to participant safety needs and emergencies.

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