Assistant Coach – Men’s Gymnastics

Simpson College; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson College in Indianola, IA is seeking an Assist Head Coach for the men’s gymnastics team. You will support coaching, recruit talent, and oversee travel logistics to ensure competitive performance.

You will help design workouts for three events, set lineups for competitions, and participate in on-campus recruiting. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and NCAA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience coaching optional level or higher
• NCAA experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the direction of workouts; create and execute training plans for 3 events.
• Coach at competitions; set lineups; travel to all away competitions; know routines and be prepared for inquiries.
• Recruit prospective student athletes; assess skill level; communicate with prospective athletes; participate in on-campus recruiting trips.
• Manage travel plans; book flights, rental cars, hotels; drive rental vehicles when necessary; help coordinate meals.
• Assist and participate in athlete development programs; freshmen check-ins; captain meetings.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Travel logistics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assist Head Coach in management of the men’s gymnastics team. Duties include but are not limited to coaching, recruiting, and travel logistics.

Essential job functions include:

• Assist in the direction of workouts. (40%) - Create and execute training plans for 3 events; Improvise in the gym; Advise and manage routine construction.
• Coach at Competitions (20%) - Set lineups; Equipment setup for home competitions; Travel to all away competitions; Know routines and be prepared for inquiries.
• Recruit prospective student athletes. (20%) - Assess skill level and competitiveness of high school athletes; Communicate clearly and professionally with prospective athletes; Participate in on campus recruiting trips.
• Manage travel plans. (10%) - Book and coordinate flights, rental cars, hotels, etc.; Drive rental vehicles when necessary; Help coordinate meals. Assist in administering team events. (5%)
• Assist and participate in athlete development programs (5%) - Freshmen Check-ins; Captain Meetings.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office or campus setting, with occasional travel between buildings and to on- or off-campus meetings or events.
• Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing in meetings, classrooms, and office environments.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, or lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds (such as files, books, and presentation equipment).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, telephone, and other standard office or instructional equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed materials, digital screens, and documents.
• May involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation and participation in meetings conducted virtually or in person.
• May occasionally require attendance at evening or weekend events , such as student activities, faculty meetings, or institutional programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience coaching optional level or higher
• NCAA experience preferred

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