Cheer Team Coach - Plaistow YMCA at YMCA of the… · Plaistow

📣 Now Hiring: Cheer Coach

Plaistow YMCA | Part-Time

The Plaistow YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Cheer Coach who is passionate about working with youth and committed to the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The Cheer Coach is responsible for leading safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate cheer instruction for youth participants. This role creates a positive and inclusive team environment where athletes build skills, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.

🗓 Schedule:

• Weekdays
• Sundays
• Some weekends are required for competitions

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Youth Development

• Provide engaging cheerleading instruction focused on skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building
• Adapt instruction to meet individual athlete needs and varying skill levels
• Assist with the planning and implementation of cheer programs, practices, and events
• Ensure all programming aligns with YMCA values and standards

Safety & Emergency Response

• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants
• Assist with basic facility care and equipment organization
• Respond to emergencies by following YMCA First Aid and Emergency Action protocols

Relationship Building

• Build positive relationships with cheerleaders, families, and YMCA staff
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive team culture where all participants feel supported and encouraged

Communication

• Communicate clearly, promptly, and professionally with participants and families
• Address questions, concerns, and feedback in a respectful and solution-focused manner

Why Work at the Y?

💙 Be part of a mission-driven organization

📣 Make a positive impact on youth development

🤸 Build coaching and leadership experience

🏊 Enjoy YMCA employee benefits and program discounts

If you’re energetic, positive, and passionate about helping youth grow through cheer, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today and join the Plaistow YMCA team!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Cheer experience - Must demonstrate the ability to correctly perform cheer skills appropriate to the levels being taught
• Availability: Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00PM and Friday 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to demonstrate cheer skills and actively support physical activity during practices
• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, bend, and lift to 40 pounds
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the program schedule
• Ability to navigate uneven gym floor surfaces safely
• Must be able to act physically and mentally appropriate and immediately in unexpected circumstances

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, veteran's status.