Job Description
Job Description
The YWCA is on a mission.
Founded in 1929, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has been at the forefront of change for women and people of color.
We are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Our work focuses on three signature areas:
- Empowerment & Economic Advancement
- Health & Wellness
- Racial Justice
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 seeking experienced, passionate, and mission-aligned Competitive Team Coaches to lead and support our Tumblettes USAG competitive team. We are hiring Advanced Coaches to support daily instruction, athlete development, and competition preparation.
As a coach in this regionally recognized program, you will work with gymnasts across USAG Levels 2–9, Bronze through Diamond, emphasizing progressive skill development, technical precision, and positive coaching practices. You’ll play a vital role in mentoring athletes, maintaining high safety standards, preparing for meets, and contributing to a culture of excellence, equity, and empowerment that defines the YWCA.
This is a unique opportunity to coach with purpose—uplifting youth through sport, fostering strong team values, and helping athletes reach their personal best in and out of the gym.
Sign-On bonuses, Retention Bonuses and Potential Hourly Increases available per information below!
Key Responsibilities
- Coach athletes across USAG Levels 2–9, Bronze through Sapphire, with an emphasis on skill progression, strength development, and competition readiness
- Serve as an advanced-level support coach for the YWCA Tumblettes team, depending on experience
- Lead practices across all four events: Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor
- Spot athletes safely and effectively; support injury prevention and recovery
- Travel to competitions
- Provide ongoing feedback and mentorship to athletes in a positive and affirming manner
- Collaborate with coaching staff to ensure curriculum alignment and team culture
- Communicate with families about athlete progress, expectations, and team updates
- Ensure a clean, safe, and professional training environment that reflects the YWCA’s values
Essential Experience
- Advanced Coach Candidates: Minimum 2–3 years coaching USAG Levels 2–9 or Xcel competitive teams
- Experience designing training plans, conditioning, and meet prep cycles
- Demonstrated experience in spotting advanced-level skills and managing athlete progressions
- Prior experience traveling with teams to competitions preferred
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, or related field preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- USAG Professional Membership required (or willingness to obtain immediately upon hire)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Strong technical spotting and event coaching skills across all four apparatus
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with athletes, families, and staff
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and support athletes through physical spotting
- Experience working in a collaborative coaching environment and contributing to a shared vision
- Commitment to upholding the YWCA’s mission of equity, empowerment, and inclusive youth development
Schedules:
Full-Time
- Mon–Fri 1:45 PM–9:15 PM
- Mon–Fri 2:00 PM–9:15 PM
- Tue–Fri 2:00 PM–9:15 PM, Sat 7:15 AM–2:45 PM
- Sign-On Bonus: $1,750.00-$2,100.00 on first paycheck (based on schedule)
- Retention Bonus (Upon Completion of 90 Days): $1,750.00-$2,100.00
- Hourly Increase Potential: $1.00-$2.00/hr after 12 months
Part-Time
- Mon–Fri 3:45 PM–9:15 PM
- Tue–Fri 3:45 PM–9:15 PM, Sat 7:15 AM–2:45 PM
- Sign-On Bonus: $1,000.00-$1,200.00 on first paycheck (based on schedule)
- Retention Bonus (Upon Completion of 90 Days): $1,000.00-$1,200.00 +
- Hourly Increase Potential: $1.00-$2.00/hr after 12 months
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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. While performing this job the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items or individuals needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit and stand for required periods of time.
- Speak and hear.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. In certain situations, American Sign Language. Braille, or other language may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
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.
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 . 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- coaching USAG Levels 2-0 or Xcel competitive teams: 2 years (Required)
- designing training plans, conditioning, and meet prep cycles: 1 year (Preferred)
- spotting advanced-level skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- traveling with teams to competitions: 1 year (Preferred)
- managing athlete progressions : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person