Gymnastics Head Coach

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: West Ridge Community Center - Highland Park, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School / GED, Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00Hourly, Job Summary: We have an immediate opening for a Part-Time IMRF year-round Gymnastics Head Coach position! The Head Gymnastics Coach provides coaching and instruction for the early childhood and recreational gymnastics program and gymnastics summer camp at our brand-new, 10,000 square-foot gym! This positions assists the Gymnastics Supervisor with administrative and programming duties for gymnastics programs as directed. May coach up to 29 hours a week, including weekends, depending upon the amount of programming and administrative work responsibilities. Apply today and come join the Highland Park Gymnastics Club!

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Duties
• Assist the Gymnastics Supervisor with implementing the gymnastics programming as developed and planned.
• Provide direct gymnastics instruction and coaching for participants of varying ages and skill levels; teach proper gymnastics techniques, progressions, conditioning, and skill development in a safe and encouraging manner.
• Develop lesson plans and practice activities that promote participant growth, confidence, and enjoyment; evaluate participant skill progression and provide constructive feedback to athletes and families as appropriate, in accordance with program guidelines and in coordination with the Gymnastics Supervisor.
• Demonstrate and enforce proper use of gymnastics equipment and spotting techniques.
• Train all instructors in proper gymnastics skills, techniques, and instructional expectations as established by the West Ridge Facility & Gymnastics Manager.
• Establish and maintain daily and weekly class rotations following the curriculum.
• Manage proper placement of students in class levels based on skill level.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring and training and mentoring a team of enthusiastic instructors
(coaches).
• Assist with the staff schedule per session and find subs if needed to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Daily set up and cleanup of gymnastics equipment for age and level appropriate skills.
• Provide recommendations for programming to maximize facility usage.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks such as attendance taking and general
correspondence with patrons and co-workers.
• Effectively communicate and demonstrate proper techniques on all equipment.
• Lead and attend Gymnastics staff meetings and trainings.
• Staff and oversee open gyms to ensure a fun, safe environment.
• Supervise the opening and closing of the gym as necessary.
• Maintain a neat and clean facility including proper equipment storage.
• Communicate all feedback and other related information to the Gymnastics Supervisor.
• Work closely with class coaches and teams’ coaches to ensure proper skill development and a
smooth transition between levels.
• Assist with and attend meets and competitions, or special events as assigned.
• Assist with program marketing including brochure information and website accuracy.
• Assist with summer camps, school day out programming and skill clinics for early childhood
and recreational level gymnastics.
• Act as manager on duty in absence of facility management staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent with preference given to a candidate holding a four-year college degree from a recognized college or university; have at least three (3) years’ experience working as a gymnastics instructor; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• USAG Membership
• Ability to coach and instruct all class levels, including competitive team.
• Demonstrate proper techniques on all equipment.
• Ability to communicate and maintain patience in a teaching setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to coach at all levels of gymnastics.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire

Wage Range: $20.00-$30.00 per hour 

Classification: Part-time IMRF, non-exempt

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements 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 of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand;
walk; and sit; bend; twist; squat; use hands to finger, handle, grasp manipulate or feel; reach push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,  peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor office and gymnastics gym setting. May occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions for camps and special events. The noise level in the work environment is  usually moderate. The employee may walk on uneven gym floor surfaces and occasionally works around moving bodies.

Benefits: 

•    Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
•    Deferred Compensation Plans
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
•    Two (2) PTO Days 
•    Health & Fitness Membership 
•    Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
•    Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports. 

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.