FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Gymnastics Assistant Coach - WHS

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking applications for the Gymnastics Assistant Coach position for the Westfield High School Fall 2025 Season. The role requires supervising teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a positive role model for students.

Qualified candidates must have knowledge of gymnastics theory and practice, be emotionally stable, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. The stipend for the position ranges from $2,172 to $2,545.

Qualifications

• Ability to serve as a role model for students.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of gymnastics.
• Ability to work cooperatively with fellow staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Abide by school rules and regulations.
• Collect uniforms and equipment from athletes.

Skills

Emotional stability

Role modeling for students

Knowledge of gymnastics theory

Team play and sportsmanship

Cooperation with coaching staff

Job description

FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Gymnastics Assistant Coach - WHS

Job Details

Job ID: 5682427

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Gymnastics Assistant Coach for Westfield High School Fall 2025 Season. Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

This position is subject to funding and the following conditions: The start and end of the season is determined by MIAA and subject to the City of Westfield Board of Health rules and regulations.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $2,172 to $2,545 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:

• Emotional stability
• Ability and willingness to serve as a role model for students
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport within the abilities of secondary school‑age students
• Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
• Consideration for other sports activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators

All coaches are expected to:

• Abide by the rules of the school as specified in the student handbook, the MIAA, the PVIAC, the MVADA, and the rules of the sport.
• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; with team participation (practices or competition) at a minimum five days a week.
• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Collect all uniforms and equipment from their athletes at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with the athletes and have their physical and mental welfare in consideration at all times.

All hired coaches are required to complete the following prior to working with any students:

• CORI background check
• Fingerprint‑based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013 – An Act Relative to Background Checks)
• Complete the Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency approved by the department of public health (unless the coach has a physical disability)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required