Gymnastics Team Coach

Colorado Psychiatric; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free use of recreation/fitness centers

Flexible schedule

Wellness program

Scholarship program

Job summary

Foothills Park & Recreation District seeks a part-time Gymnastics Team Coach to train and coach advanced gymnasts, supervise programs, and help with attendance, lesson planning and team routines.

The role requires presence at CARA practices and meets, with schedule-aligned Mondays and Wednesdays, plus seasonal adjustments. CPR/First Aid preferred, and CARA Safety Awareness certification is required before competition season.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching youth gymnasts in advanced techniques, including flight skills and twists.
• One year of previous experience in structured gymnastics programming.
• Experience supervising children ages 6–18 preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.
• CARA Safety Awareness certificate required before competition season.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach advanced gymnasts and supervise gymnastics programs.
• Develop lesson plans, learn and teach team routines.
• Attend all CARA practices and meets, assess participant progress.

Skills

Youth coaching

Gymnastics techniques

Program supervision

Attendance tracking

Job description

Position: Gymnastics Team Coach

Rate: $17.00/hour

Application Deadline: 9/29/2026

Foothills Park & Recreation District is seeking an Optionals and Compulsory Gymnastics Team Coach. This position is responsible for training and coaching advanced gymnasts and will assist with the supervision and instruction of the gymnastics programs and coaching gymnastics CARA (Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes) teams. The position will keep accurate attendance records, develop lesson plans, learn and teach team routines, be present at all CARA team gymnastics practices and meets, and evaluate and assess skill level and progress of all participants.

Optional Gymnastics Team practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm-6:30pm and during the Gymnastics season (May-August) practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays 8:15-10:45 am and meets are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Coaches must be consistently available to coach practices and meets.

Compulsory Gymnastics Team practices are 8:15- Noon (May-August) and 4:30-8:30 the rest of the year. Meets are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Coaches must be constantly available to coach practices and meets.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Experience and ability to coach youth gymnasts in advanced techniques including beginner flight skills and twists.
• One (1) year of previous experience in structured gymnastics programming.
• Experience with supervising children ages 6 to 18 years old preferred.
• Background in athletics, teaching, coaching and/or competing in gymnastics preferred.
• Concussion recognition training is required prior to employment and must be renewed annually.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• CARA Safety Awareness certificate is required prior to competition season.

As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:

• FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
• FREE drop-in fitness classes (includes but is not limited to yoga, Zumba and aerobic classes)
• Golf discounts ($3 - $14 for 9 holes depending on day of week, free driving range and more!)
• Discounts on other recreation programs/classes
• Flexible schedule
• Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
• Wellness Program- earn points for additional program discounts/free classes
• Scholarship Program (eight $500 scholarships awarded per year)
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) plan

About Us
Creating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.