Gymnastics Coaches

CivicInfo BC; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CivicInfo BC is seeking casual Gymnastics Coaches for West Vancouver, to coach preschool through adults, organize classes, and support holiday camps and parties. The role requires strong communication, safety enforcement, and teamwork with staff and families.

Successful candidates must hold Level 1 Gymnastics and related certifications, current First Aid/CPR, and a police check. Hours vary; pay is hourly with a view to casual employment and benefits in lieu.

Qualifications

• Minimum certification as specified (Level 1 Gymnastics and Level 1 Trampoline) or Gymnastics Foundations Part 1–3.
• Respect in Sport and Making Ethical Decisions completed.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification; experience working with children and the public.

Responsibilities

• Set up and take down circuits and gym equipment.
• Take attendance and ensure classes run on time.
• Distribute assigned literature to participants and families.
• Evaluate and mentor junior coaches.
• Create lesson plans and complete report cards.
• Occasional light maintenance and cleaning of gymnastics centre.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Level 1 Gymnastics

Level 1 Trampoline

Gymnastics Foundations Part 1

Gymnastics Foundations Part 2

Gymnastics Foundations Part 3

Respect in Sport

Making Ethical Decisions

First Aid & CPR

Police information check

Job description

Gymnastics Coaches

(Casual)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department has openings for casual Gymnastic Coaches to join our team. We are seeking coaches who show professionalism, love to work with children, can communicate easily with families and are highly motivated team players. Reporting to the Gymnastics Program Coordinator, Gymnastics Coaches are responsible for coaching preschool, children’s core gymnastics, youth and adult drop-ins, gymnastics holiday camps and birthday parties. Gymnastics Coaches teach the fundamentals of gymnastics to children and provides each child with the technical opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.

Examples of work include:

• Setting up and taking down circuits and needed gym equipment;
• taking attendance and ensuring that classes run on time;
• distributing assigned literature;
• evaluating and mentoring CIT’s and Junior Coaches;
• creating lesson plans and completing report cards;
• occasional light maintenance and cleaning of gymnastics centre;
• performing other related duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess: knowledge of gymnastics programs and activities; the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with all ages; the ability to enforce guidelines for safety in the gym; strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate to other gymnastics staff in emergency situations and be able to lead creative and fun games in a gym.

Required qualifications include: a minimum certification of Level 1 Gymnastics and Level 1 Trampoline or certified in Gymnastics Foundations Part 1, 2 & 3 (artistic, trampoline and active start); completion of Respect in Sport and Making Ethical Decisions; current First Aid and CPR; and some experience working with children, youth and the public.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities,licencesand certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Casual

Hours of Work:

Hours and days of week vary.

Rates of Pay for each position:

• Gymnastics Instructor I - $27.27 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
• Gymnastics Instructor II - $29.96 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

These positions have a pay structure with two steps which increase based on the number of hours worked in the position.

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2026

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]