Competitive Team Gymnastics Coach

Apex Park and Recreation District; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program for part-time EMPLOYE

Job summary

Apex Park and Recreation District is seeking an on-site gymnastics coach to lead and supervise competitive team athletes across practices, camps, and events. You will design practice plans, evaluate progress, and work with other coaches to ensure safety, skill progression, and competitive success.

Responsibilities include lifting and spotting athletes safely, coordinating season planning, and participating in staff development. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years of competitive gymnastics coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics safety standards and athlete development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and supervise competitive team athletes during practices, competitions, camps, clinics, and other team events.
• Support program goals and contribute to growth and success of the competitive team program at all levels.
• Provide instruction on all Olympic gymnastics events, including vault, bars, beam, floor, and conditioning.
• Actively lift, spot, and assist athletes safely during training and skill development.
• Develop and implement practice plans promoting skill progression, safety, confidence, and competitive success.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide constructive feedback to athletes and parents when appropriate.
• Commit to the entirety of the competitive season and fulfill all coaching obligations.
• Be available for staff development and scheduled meetings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment and report injuries or concerns promptly to management.
• Work with other coaches to ensure consistency across all team levels.
• Assist with athlete evaluations, team placements, and season planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Position Summary, Duties And Responsibilities

Coach and supervise competitive team athletes during practices, competitions, camps, clinics, and other team events. Support program goals and contribute to the growth and success of the competitive team program at all levels. Provide instruction and support on all Olympic gymnastics events, including vault, bars, beam, floor, and conditioning.

• Ability to actively lift, spot, and assist athletes safely during training and skill development.
• Develop and implement practice plans that promote skill progression, safety, confidence, and competitive success.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide professional but constructive feedback to athletes and parents when appropriate.
• Commit to the entirety of the competitive season and fulfill all coaching obligations throughout the season.
• Be available for Apex staff development and scheduled meetings.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment and report injuries, incidents, concerns, promptly to management.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches to ensure consistency across all competitive team levels.
• Assist with athlete evaluations, team placements, and season planning.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years of competitive gymnastics coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics safety standards, skill progressions, and athlete development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of competitive gymnastics coaching experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Work Environment

Noise levels range from moderate to loud, often due to active children, group interactions, or busy transportation settings.

Physical Activity(s)

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the gym environment for the duration of scheduled practices and events.
• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Apex Park and Recreation District is on a mission to enhance the health of our community – socially, emotionally, and physically. And the key to executing this vision? An amazing collection of talented, passionate, enthusiastic, and downright fun employees who work together as a team. If you value service to your community, providing top-notch facilities and programming for a diverse, multi-generational customer base, and think that play is just as important as work, we want you on Team Apex. For part-time employees we offer a wellness program that includes free drop-in access to Apex facilities and opportunities for discounts on leagues and programs.