Pre Team Gymnastics Coach

Ocean State School Of Gymnastics; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Ocean State School of Gymnastics in Lincoln, RI is seeking a motivated Pre-Team Gymnastics Coach to guide young athletes in our three age-group program, helping them build fundamentals, work ethic, and a love for the sport. You will lead structured practices that develop strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence through safe progressions and positive feedback. Join a collaborative coaching team and contribute to ongoing development while fostering discipline and joy in every class.

Qualifications

• Experience in gymnastics preferred.
• Previous coaching experience with children is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate or safely teach basic gymnastics skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Patient, positive, and encouraging coaching style.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a coaching team.

Responsibilities

• Coach athletes in the pre-team developmental program across the three age groups: 3-4, 5-7, and 7+.
• Teach foundational gymnastics skills on vault, bars, beam, floor, trampoline, and double mini.
• Develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and basic conditioning habits.
• Prepare athletes for potential advancement to competitive team programs.
• Break down skills into safe and appropriate progressions for developing athletes.
• Focus on proper technique and strong foundational basics.
• Provide individualized feedback to help athletes improve.
• Plan and lead structured practices that balance skill development, conditioning, and fun.
• Maintain a positive and focused training environment.
• Encourage athletes to develop discipline, focus, and confidence.
• Ensure athletes follow all gym safety rules and proper equipment use.
• Spot athletes appropriately and maintain awareness of all participants during practice.

Skills

Gymnastics experience

Coaching children

Safety teaching basics

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

Position Overview

Ocean State School of Gymnastics is seeking a motivated Pre-Team Gymnastics Coach to work with athletes in our pre-team programs. These programs are designed to prepare gymnasts for future competitive team participation by building strong fundamentals, work ethic, and a love for the sport.

Our pre-team program includes three age groups: 3-4 years, 5-7 years, and 7+ years. The coach will guide athletes through structured training that develops strength, flexibility, coordination, and foundational gymnastics technique while fostering confidence and discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Athlete Development
  • Coach athletes in the pre-team developmental program across the three age groups: 3-4, 5-7, and 7+.
  • Teach foundational gymnastics skills on vault, bars, beam, floor, trampoline, and double mini.
  • Develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and basic conditioning habits.
  • Prepare athletes for potential advancement to competitive team programs.
• Skill Progressions
  • Break down skills into safe and appropriate progressions for developing athletes.
  • Focus on proper technique and strong foundational basics.
  • Provide individualized feedback to help athletes improve.
• Class Structure & Management
  • Plan and lead structured practices that balance skill development, conditioning, and fun.
  • Maintain a positive and focused training environment.
  • Encourage athletes to develop discipline, focus, and confidence.
• Safety
  • Ensure athletes follow all gym safety rules and proper equipment use.
  • Spot athletes appropriately and maintain awareness of all participants during practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in gymnastics preferred.
• Previous coaching experience with children is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate or safely teach basic gymnastics skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Patient, positive, and encouraging coaching style.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a coaching team.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person