gymnastics coach

Government of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Metro Vancouver seeks a qualified individual to coordinate and develop competitive programs for athletes. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills along with experience in planning training sessions. Candidates must have relevant education and a willingness to travel. A focus on team dynamics and attention to detail are essential attributes for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to motivate and prepare athletes or teams.
• Willingness to travel, including cross-border.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate competitive programs.
• Develop competitive schedules and programs.
• Plan and implement training sessions.
• Analyze athletes' performance.

Skills

Leadership

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Early childhood education and teaching

Sports studies

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Early childhood education and teaching
• Sports studies

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Local sports club
• Gymnastics
• International level
• Children's program

Responsibilities

• Coordinate competitive programs
• Develop well planned competitive schedules and programs
• Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
• Motivate and prepare athletes or teams for competitive events or games
• Participate in coaching clinic instruction
• Analyze and evaluate athletes' or team's performance
• Observe and evaluate prospective athletes' skills and performance
• Coaching

Additional information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player