Part-Time Gymnastics Coach for Youth Classes & Camps

Apex Park and Recreation District; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Discounts on leagues

Job summary

Apex Park and Recreation District is seeking an Assistant Gymnastics Coach to support safe, engaging recreational gymnastics classes, camps, and events in our community recreation setting.

You will assist with instruction, supervision, equipment setup, and program operations, fostering a positive learning environment for participants of varied ages and abilities. This part-time role involves flexible hours, and first aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Previous gymnastics, tumbling, dance, cheer, youth sports, recreation, or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic gymnastics skills, progressions, spotting concepts, safety practices, and age-appropriate instruction methods preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with children, parents/guardians, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Ability to maintain participant safety, manage groups of children, follow directions, and exercise sound judgment in a busy recreation environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive, and team-oriented program culture.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, school breaks, camps, and special events.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification preferred or required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and leading age-appropriate recreational gymnastics classes, camps, clinics, open gym sessions, and special events.
• Teach and demonstrate basic gymnastics skills, progressions, terminology, conditioning, stretching, and proper technique in accordance with program standards and participant skill levels.
• Provide active supervision and spotting assistance to promote participant safety and support proper movement execution.
• Set up, inspect, adjust, and put away gymnastics mats, apparatus, and related equipment before and after activities; report equipment concerns or facility hazards promptly.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment for participants of varying ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Monitor participant behavior, enforce program rules and safety expectations, and respond appropriately to injuries, incidents, or emergencies.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents/guardians, co-workers, and supervisors regarding program information, participant progress, concerns, and customer service needs.
• Assist with attendance, class rosters, incident reports, cleaning tasks, and other basic administrative or operational duties as assigned.
• Follow all recreation center policies, child safety expectations, risk management procedures, and applicable health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Gymnastics coaching

Child safety

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Apex Park and Recreation District is seeking an Assistant Gymnastics Coach to support safe, engaging recreational gymnastics classes, camps, and events in our community recreation setting.

You will assist with instruction, supervision, equipment setup, and program operations, fostering a positive learning environment for participants of varied ages and abilities. This part-time role involves flexible hours, and first aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days is preferred.