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YWCA Greenwich

Competitive Head Coach

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A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.

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Competitive Head Coach YWCA Greenwich Greenwich, CT Job Details Part-time $25
  • $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Sports rule interpretation Safety regulations In-person customer service Sports coaching class instruction Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Working with students Parent communication in school administration Organizational skills Fitness customer service Gymnastics Teaching Full Job Description
YWCA GREENWICH
Part Time Competitive Head Coach for
Gymnastics Competitive Programs Function:
The Competitive Head Coach primarily provides leadership for the Competitive Gymnastics Program including participant and community relations; instructing participants, ensuring safety, and overseeing instructors/coaches and volunteers. This position is directly responsible for all office duties, parent communication, budget reports and secondarily other related gymnastics programs.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the design and oversight of all levels of training in the Competitive Gymnastics Program Set Gymnastics Competitive Programs performance goals and curriculum prepping the gymnasts to be successful for competitions Establish an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship and responsibility Oversee competitive staff Have prompt attendance at all scheduled workouts and meets Registration for all competitions including deposits and balances as well as collaborating with Program Director to create season's competition schedule Head Coach is in charge of all "team travel" arrangements
  • including but not limited to creating budget, itinerary, lodging and staff assignments The Head Coach is responsible for managing the competitive budget The Head Coach is responsible for ordering and maintaining team merchandise Assign necessary staff for all scheduled meets and practices Head Coach will have substitutes or other staffing solutions to replace ill or absent coaches Hold coach meetings on a regular basis Collaborate with Program Director to schedule all individual and team events for athletes at meets Attend various continuing education meetings, workshops, and seminars Work together with core staff on creating rotations and groupings Coordinating special events and securing parent and athlete volunteers Communication with parents•answering phone calls and emails Must be available evening and weekend hours Complete incident reports and follow up with Director for review Meet regularly with the Rec Instructor to discuss the development of the recreational program with focus on filtering the participants into the competitive program Collaborate with Program Director and Recreational Head instructor to plan special events Support gym organization and setting where equipment/mats should go Maintain facility cleanliness including all apparatuses, events and dressing rooms•vacuum, sweep, wipe down surfaces, pick up garbage etc.
Must be able to lift 50lb; physical activity involved in spotting and moving equipment
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in coaching gymnastics. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Director, co-workers, parents and students. Licensing and/or
Certificates:
Experience and knowledge in coaching all levels of USA gymnastics, skills, and routines. USA Safety Certification, Safesport Training and U100 Fundamental Gymnastics Instructor Certification required. CPR and First Aid Certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills and customer service experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Understanding of Daxko systems required within 8 weeks of hire Understanding of gymnastics Strong teaching background Ability to liaison with parents
YWCA HISTORY AND KEY FACTS
Around the globe, YWCA operates in 125 countries reaching 25 million women and girls through its work in 22,000 communities. It is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. In the United States, the YWCA, founded in 1855, has almost 200 local associations that serve 2 million members. Since its beginning, the YWCA has been a major force in this country's struggles for freedom, justice, and equality. YWCA Greenwich's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through leadership, innovative programs, services, and educational opportunities, YWCA Greenwich is a driving force for a healthier, safer, and more equitable community. Today, YWCA Greenwich offers over 100 age-specific programs, events and services in a facility that features a fully equipped fitness center, pool, gymnasium, childhood education center, dance and yoga studio, tennis courts, domestic abuse center, art gallery, café, water playground, Kompan structures playground, sand play area, meeting rooms and staff offices. YWCA Greenwich is currently expanding its building and undergoing several renovations, with work to be fully complete in early 2027.
The key programmatic areas are:
Harmony Project serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, Aquatics, Childhood Education programs, Fitness memberships, Health & Recreation Programs, and the Center for Equity and Justice.
More specifically:
YWCA Greenwich provides comprehensive direct services to victims of domestic and sexual violence through 24-hour hotlines, crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, and emergency sheltering. We added a Civil Legal Clinic and Financial Literacy Coaching to our array of free services to victims of domestic violence. In addition, the YWCA Greenwich provides prevention education through extensive training of key members of the community and age-appropriate domestic abuse prevention programs through the Greenwich Public Schools and independent schools. YWCA Greenwich has a nationally recognized swim team. The Dolphins, now in its 51th season with well over 200 swimmers, can point with pride to multiple USA Swimming recognition as a "Silver Medal" or "Bronze Medal" Club, placing the team in the top 4% nationally. YWCA Greenwich boasts a diverse top-rated international preschool center, with children from a variety of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds representing not only the United States but also 15 other countries around the world.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER YWCA
Greenwich commits to provide equal employment to all qualified persons solely on the basis of job-related skills, ability, and merit, without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability or handicap, or any other protected class status. YWCA Greenwich will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, and provide a workplace free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI and LGBQ+ persons are encouraged to apply.
Pay:
$25.00
  • $30.
00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Location:
Greenwich, CT 06830 (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Greenwich, CT 06830 (Required)
Work Location:
In person