Gymnastics Coach

Chelsea Piers Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership

Paid sick time

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford, CT is seeking energetic, engaging, and dependable Part-Time Gymnastics Coaches to support both recreational classes and competitive team programs, including Xcel and other levels. Whether you have extensive coaching experience or a background in gymnastics, dance, cheer, education, or youth programming, we may have a match.

Schedule: up to 20 hours per week, mainly weekday evenings and some weekend mornings; compensation: $18-$30 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Energy and dependability for working with children
• Ability to follow safety procedures and class plans
• Comfort mentoring diverse age groups and skill levels
• Experience in coaching, teaching, camp, childcare, or related setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead recreational classes and/or support competitive team practices
• Teach age-appropriate gymnastics skills and progressions
• Create a safe, positive, growth-focused environment
• Provide constructive feedback and track attendance
• Communicate professionally with athletes, families, and teammates

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Reliability

Child engagement

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CPCT - Stamford, CT 06902

About Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Piers Connecticut is a premier sports and recreation destination offering world-class facilities and programming for athletes of all ages. Our Stamford facility brings together gymnastics, fitness, ice sports, aquatics, and more in a high-energy, team-oriented environment.

We are committed to creating exceptional experiences for our athletes, families, and employees through a culture of positivity, professionalism, teamwork, and fun.

About The Opportunity

Join the team at Chelsea Piers, where young athletes learn, grow, and build confidence through movement.

We are seeking energetic, engaging, and dependable Part-Time Gymnastics Coaches to support both our recreational gymnastics classes and competitive team programs, including Xcel and other competitive levels.

Whether you are an experienced competitive gymnastics coach or someone with a background in gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, education, or youth programming, we may have an opportunity that matches your experience.

Our part-time gymnastics coaches may lead recreational classes, support competitive teams, or work across both programs based on their experience and qualifications.

Recreational coaches introduce children of varying ages and skill levels to gymnastics in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. For preschool-level classes, previous gymnastics coaching experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in dance, cheerleading, camp, childcare, teaching, or other youth programs are encouraged to apply. Enthusiasm, patience, reliability, and the ability to keep children actively engaged are essential.

Coaches working with our Xcel and other competitive teams must have previous experience coaching gymnastics at a competitive level. They should be comfortable teaching proper technique, guiding skill progression, maintaining high safety standards, and motivating athletes in a positive and developmentally appropriate way. Competitive team coaches may also lead recreational classes as part of their schedule.

Schedule: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week; hours vary between weekday evenings and weekend mornings (one weekend day required); availability of daytime summer shifts.

Compensation: $18 - $30 per hour, depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead recreational classes and/or competitive team practices based on your experience
• Teach age-appropriate gymnastics skills, progressions, and fundamentals
• Create a safe, positive, and confidence-building environment
• Keep athletes engaged, active, and motivated
• Follow established lesson plans, practice structures, and safety procedures
• Provide clear, encouraging, and constructive feedback
• Track attendance and assist with class or practice organization
• Communicate professionally with fellow coaches, supervisors, athletes, and families
• Serve as a positive role model and dependable member of the Chelsea Piers team

Qualifications

Recreational Coach Qualifications:

• Experience working with children through coaching, teaching, camp, childcare, babysitting, or a related setting
• Background in gymnastics, dance, cheerleading, athletics, or youth development preferred
• Preschool coaches must be especially animated, patient, and skilled at keeping young children engaged

Competitive Team Coach Qualifications:

• Previous experience coaching gymnastics at a competitive level is required
• Knowledge of gymnastics technique, skill progressions, spotting, and competitive training expectations
• Experience coaching Xcel or similar competitive programs strongly preferred
• Ability to challenge athletes while maintaining a positive, supportive, and safe training environment

Benefits

• Complimentary Chelsea Piers membership
• Paid sick time