Gymnastics Team Coach

Wilmette Park District; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Wilmette Park District's Wilmette Gymnastics Center is looking for a part-time coach to help develop and deliver gymnastics programs, emphasizing safety and technique while preparing teams for competition.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, five+ years of coaching experience, and knowledge of USA Gymnastics/Xcel; you will lead groups, supervise classes, and collaborate with staff to promote performance and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Five+ years of experience as a recreational coach.
• Three+ years of developmental level or Xcel gymnastics team coaching experience in a USA Gymnastics Member club setting.
• Knowledge of compulsory routines and Xcel skills and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing and directing the gymnastics program.
• Assists with all aspects of the recreational program including planning and teaching.
• Assists with managing and developing various recreational, intermediate and advanced groups.
• Assists with daily instruction and spotting of classes and team members on all apparatus.
• Provides leadership for the gymnastics team, establishes coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop athletes’ skills and teamwork, analyzes team performance and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop high quality skills and proper techniques using positive coaching methods.

Skills

Recreational coaching

Xcel gymnastics

USA Gymnastics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Location: Wilmette Gymnastics Center - Wilmette, IL 60091

Position Type: Part Time Year Round

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 hourly

Job Shift: Various

Job Category: Recreation

Summary

Responsible for program development in gymnastics, including planning and coaching. Assists in managing and directing the gymnastics program under direct supervision of the Gymnastics Manager. Responsible for preparing the competitive team for competition. Teaches with a focus on safety and technique. This is a PT 1‑IMRF position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in managing and directing the gymnastics program.
• Assists with all aspects of the recreational program including planning and teaching.
• Assists with managing and developing various recreational, intermediate and advanced groups.
• Assists with daily instruction and spotting of classes and team members on all apparatus.
• Provides leadership for the gymnastics team, establishes coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop athletes’ skills and teamwork, analyzes team performance and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop high quality skills and proper techniques using positive coaching methods.
• Works cooperatively with other employees.
• Exemplifies professional communication and values frequent and open communication.
• Develops positive relationships with parents and participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Maintains accurate attendance records for classes and team members.
• Organizes and maintains accurate inventory of gymnastics equipment and uniforms.
• Takes initiative and uses good judgement in responding to situations that arise.
• Lifts & moves equipment and spots participants.
• Organizes and puts away class equipment before and after workout; reports damaged equipment.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and events as necessary.
• Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including the Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.
• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Attend competitions, conferences and other professional development opportunities.

Safety Responsibilities

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.
• Obey the safety rules, regulations and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that is pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.
• Become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District including, but not limited to fire, severe weather and evacuation procedures.
• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices or conditions observed to immediate supervisor, or Human Resources/Risk Management division.
• Attend and participate in required safety training.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher. (Or equivalent experience in the field.)
• Five+ years of experience as a recreational coach.
• Three+ years of developmental level or Xcel gymnastics team coaching experience in a USA Gymnastics Member club setting.
• Knowledge of compulsory routines and Xcel skills and requirements.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand and walk around uneven surface and obstacles.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Follows directives and is responsible for assigned tasks.
• Spots, coaches and teaches highly talented student athletes.
• Adheres to all policies, rules and regulations.
• Handles multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment as needed.
• Organizes work effectively, conceptualizes and prioritizes objectives, and exercises independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Provides administrative guidance within area of responsibility and directs training and supervision as needed.

Hours

• Minimum 25 hours per week, maximum 1,560 hours per year
• Weekday, weeknight and weekend hours
• Late afternoon hours until 9pm, or later, if needed
• Hours to be approved by Gymnastics Manager

Employee Benefits

• PT1 - 1,000 to 1,559 hours*
• Skating membership
• Pool & Beach membership
• Golf membership: unlimited play, off‑peak limited play (25% off resident rate), golf guest fee
• Tennis membership (25% off resident rate), open court time, tennis guest fee
• Fitness membership (25% off resident rate)
• Recreational program classes, group lessons at any park or facility, ice private lesson rental & facility rental (25% off resident rate)
• Golf/Tennis pro shop discount (cost +15%)

*PT1 refers to 1,000 to 1,559 hours annually.