PT Gymnastics Team Coach — Lead Athletes & Competitions

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

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.