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YWCA is on a mission.

Founded in 1929, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has been at the forefront of change for our community.

We are dedicated to promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our work focuses on three signature areas:

Empowerment & Economic Advancement: We work to address the unique needs of those living in poverty and strive for outcomes that increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency. We provide women with economic empowerment programs annually with our GEMS, Women’s Residence, Childcare Programs, and more.

YWCA also has an ongoing commitment – truly, a mandate of our mission – to provide leadership development opportunities to our community.

Health & Wellness: We provide over 7,500 children and families with health and wellness programs annually with our Aquatics Programs, Gymnastics Programs, Courthouse and Supervised Visitation Programs, Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Health Resources and more.

Justice: YWCA’s approach to justice goes beyond changing hearts and minds. We strive to transform communities, systems, and public policy.

For more than 90 years, our YWCA has been making a difference in the lives of women, children and families in White Plains and Westchester.

Our mission is real, genuine, and authentically pursued by the entire staff. We are positioned for IMPACT!

If this sounds interesting to you…keep reading!

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is looking to hire for full time, part time or per diem Gymnastic Instructors. 

Job Summary

Our philosophy is to teach gymnastics, build confidence and self-esteem through movement, music, themes and developmental progressions. Gymnastics Instructors must be dependable, enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing and love working with children. The instructors will supervise, instruct and lead toddlers, children and teens in our gymnastics facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Instruct gymnastics class using the designated curriculum and lesson plans appropriate for the level of skill and age of participants. All lessons are developed using USA Gymnastics guidelines.
  • Responsible for setup of assigned classes.
  • Responsible for or assist in taking attendance on a daily basis.
  • Assist in coordinating exhibitions and demonstrations.
  • Maintain records, progress reports, incident reports, etc. for participants as required.
  • Attend staff meetings, workshops and clinics as scheduled.

Essential Experience

  • High School Diploma required, some level of college education preferred.
  • Prior gymnastic participatory experience and/or 2 years teaching experience.
  • Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field).

Licensing and/or Certifications:

  • USA Gymnastics/USA Independent Gymnastics Clubs Safety Certification
  • CPR and First Aid
  • KAT and PDP certification a plus

Key Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills
  • High energy level
  • Knowledge of USA Gymnastics levels
  • Must be proficient spotter

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

  • Unless reasonable accommodations are made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive:

  • Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
  • Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
  • Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
  • Function in a workplace that is usually moderately noisy but that can be very noisy at times.

Benefits

Vacation, Safe and Sick Leave, Personal Time Off, Parental Leave, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Healthcare and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Employee Discounts, 403b and more for applicable staff per employment status.

The YWCA also offers the Retirement Fund, one of the first pension plans for women, predating Social Security!

Schedules:

  • Monday through Friday 3:45-6:30pm
  • Monday through Thursday 6:00-9:00pm
  • Saturdays 10:00-3:00pm
  • Saturdays 8:00-2:00pm

General Acknowledgement:

The employee is expected to adhere to all program policies, is expected to maintain ethical conduct and standards in accordance with the YWCA employee handbook and is to function as a role model in the adherence to the YWCA mission.

The Last Word…

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a dynamic organization on a mission to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Each week over 4,000 women, children and their families are served through our childcare, nursery school, after-school, summer camp, athletic and mission-based programs. In addition, the YWCA provides a home for 193 low-income women at our Residence.

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.