Gymnastics Instructor/Coach

Pacific Edge Sports Academy; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set schedules

Discounts on tuition and events for family members

Profit sharing plan

Access to free snacks and beverages

Job summary

A youth sports organization in Fairfield, California is seeking a part-time coach for their gymnastics program. The role requires candidates to have experience with children aged 5 and older, and prior gymnastics or similar sport experience is preferred. Candidates should be available for at least 11 hours per week during weekdays. The position emphasizes creating a positive environment and involves responsibilities like following lesson plans and maintaining student engagement. Salaries range from $16.90 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children ages 5 and older.
• Previous or current gymnastics experience or experience in a similar sport preferred.
• Desired availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow the designated rotation schedule and curricula.
• Complete all administrative duties such as verifying attendance.
• Understand the importance of your Student Retention rate.

Skills

Experience with children aged 5 and older

Gymnastics or similar sport experience

Patience

Friendly and upbeat attitude

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Pacific Edge Sports Academy Inc. is a company whose mission is to support every child's developing life story through youth sports. Serving Fairfield, California and its surrounding areas since 2015, we prioritize our key cornerstones of safety, quality, opportunity, and community by fostering a positive environment for growth and mentorship for both members and staff alike.

At Pacific Edge:

We put PEOPLE FIRST - keeping the well-being and needs of our customers and staff at the forefront of what we do. We are ENGAGED - staying actively involved and passionate about our mission to cultivate the PESA experience. We SEEK TO UNDERSTAND - listening to others, gaining perspective, and pursuing the knowledge it takes to build upon our positive PESA culture. We MAKE IT HAPPEN - taking initiative and accountability to proactively follow through despite challenges that may arise.

Normal Business Hours:
MON - 2:30pm to 8:00pm
TUE - 2:30pm to 8:00pm
WED - 2:30pm to 8:00pm
THU - 10:30am to 2:00pm, 2:30pm to 8:00pm
FRI - 2:30pm to 8:00pm
SAT - 8:45am to 1:30pm (1:30pm to 9:00pm for events)
SUN - CLOSED

We are looking for candidates who resonate with and embody our core values, have availability during our normal business hours, and who are seeking to make a positive impact in the arena of youth sports. The ideal candidate will have regular, long-term availability of at least 11+ hours per week (15+ hours per week preferred) scheduled between at least 3-4 days per week.

This PART-TIME position works closely with our Program Supervisor and our Programs Development Manager. In our gymnastics program, we work to teach the knowledge and the basic techniques used by accredited national gymnastics organizations, striving to remain consistent in our coaching principles that provide discipline and structure for our athletes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children ages 5 and older
• Previous or current gymnastics experience or experience in a similar sport preferred
• Desired availability: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during our normal business hours. Open availability preferred.

Coaching responsibilities

• Follow the designated rotation schedule and curricula
• Complete all administrative duties asked of you such as verifying attendance, completing safety checks, following lesson plans and updating progress reports of your students
• Come to work ready to make a positive impact on your students and co-workers
• Understand the importance of your Student Retention rate
• Stay engaged in each class, always focusing on your students
• Help set, maintain, and enforce standard attire policies for the program(s)

Desired Skills & Characteristics

• Patient and passionate about working with children in youth sports
• Has a friendly, upbeat, & enthusiastic attitude and approachable personality
• Hardworking and willing to increase their knowledge about the program(s) and learn different techniques in coaching
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Salary Range: $16.90 to $25.00 per hour (depending on industry experience)

Perks

• Set schedules (no guessing on when you’ll be scheduled to work)
• Part-time hours available (some positions can be full-time)
• Discounts on tuition and events for immediate family members
• Discounts and credits for Pacific Edge Pro Shop merch
• 2 free uniform apparel items upon hire and more free PESA swag after 60 days
• Profit sharing plan (upon eligibility; restrictions apply)
• Full time employees are eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision
• Regular staff hang-outs and staff appreciations
• Access to free snacks and beverages in our staff break room
• Fulfillment in being part of a family-feel professionally-ran business who serves the community