Afterschool Gymnastics Coach – Inspire Young Athletes

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Thornton is seeking a Gymnastics Coach to teach fundamentals to participants from tots to 18 years old in the after-school and evening hours. The role involves planning drills, supervising equipment, and delivering sport-specific instruction while ensuring safety and excellent customer service.

Requires prior coaching experience or progression from Assistant Youth Coach. CPR/First Aid and safety certifications are required or obtainable within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Requires CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certificates, or ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
• Valid CARA or USAG safety certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• Two years coaching experience at a competitive level in recreation or private club, or one year as a City of Thornton Gymnastics Instructor II.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, implements drills for practices, workouts, classes, and training.
• Monitors attendance and payments; may collect entry forms and birth certificates.
• Instructs gymnastic skills to participants of varying ages and abilities.
• Enforces safety policies; identifies and reports hazards.
• Substitutes for other coaches and may coordinate weekly matches.
• Organizes and supervises children's parties at city facilities.

Skills

Coaching

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Communication

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Education

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid certification

Certification in CARA or USAG safety

Two years coaching experience

College level experience in gymnastics

Job description

City of Thornton is seeking a Gymnastics Coach to teach fundamentals to participants from tots to 18 years old in the after-school and evening hours. The role involves planning drills, supervising equipment, and delivering sport-specific instruction while ensuring safety and excellent customer service.

Requires prior coaching experience or progression from Assistant Youth Coach. CPR/First Aid and safety certifications are required or obtainable within set timelines.