NinjaZone Coach - Briargate YMCA

Are you passionate about movement, fitness, and working with kids? Do you want to be part of an exciting and growing sport? NinjaZone—a fusion of gymnastics, martial arts tricking, parkour, and obstacle training—is looking for energetic, inspiring coaches to lead the next generation of Ninjas!

We welcome moms, dads, students, fitness enthusiasts, and movement lovers to apply. Whether you’re experienced in coaching or just have a love for fitness and working with kids, we provide training, mentorship, and certification to help you succeed.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire young athletes in NinjaZone classes
• Teach movement, agility, and strength-building skills in a structured, fun environment
• Prepare athletes for seasonal showcases or competitions
• Instill the core values of Focused Energy, Work Ethic, and Self-Responsibility as well as the Four Core Values of the YMCA (Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility)
• Ensure safety and engagement while fostering confidence and progress

Who Thrives in This Role?

• We’ve seen success from trickers, former tumblers, divers, military personnel, martial artists, and fitness enthusiasts. Personal trainers, aquatics instructors—but most importantly, from individuals who love working with kids and want to make an impact.

Perks of Coaching at NinjaZone:

• Paid training & certification – we’ll teach you everything you need to know!
• Growth opportunities – leadership & advancement potential.
• Flexible, part-time schedule – ideal for students, parents, and side hustlers
• A job that matters – change kids’ lives through movement, confidence, and goal-setting

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb and/or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch
• Must be physically able to lift and move 50 plus pounds.
• Must have specific visual abilities with peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment and be able to determine closeness, distance and color.
• Visual and auditory abilities to respond to critical incidents.
• The physical ability to act swiftly and appropriately for medical and non-medical emergencies and administer CPR and first aid effectively
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with kids (teaching, coaching, babysitting, mentoring, etc.)
• A positive, high-energy personality
• Passion for movement, fitness, or sports training
• Commitment to the season & team
• Availability on evenings & weekends

This isn’t just a job—it’s a movement. If Focused Energy, Work Ethic, and Self-Responsibility resonate with you, this could be your calling.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION:

I will support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor

The YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to the state and federal law.  

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Complete Hazardous Communications, Harassment Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training and attend Living Our Cause/Engaging our members at time of hire
• Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year
• Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
• Blood-borne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
• Maintain group exercise certification

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

• Free Family Membership 
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.