Special Events Coach

Seattle Gymnastics Academy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Seattle Gymnastics Academy seeks a part-time Special Events Coach to lead Play events, guiding kids through fun gymnastics activities, games, and crafts. You will help create memorable experiences at events like birthday parties, Parents’ Night Out, and camps, while maintaining a positive energy and safety.

The role emphasizes weekend and some evening availability, with comprehensive training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment across Greater Seattle locations.

Qualifications

• Availability on weekends and some evenings.
• Enthusiasm about working with kids and maintaining a fun energy.
• Basic knowledge or experience as a gymnast is helpful but not required; training is provided.
• Effective communication with children and adults.
• Desire to promote a positive learning environment for every child.

Responsibilities

• Provide a fun, positive experience for event participants while guiding accessible gymnastics-based activities.
• Lead games or crafts during events like birthdays and camps; supervise time in the party room.
• Participate in paid training opportunities through various channels.
• Assist with light cleaning duties to keep gyms ready for the next activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm with kids

Effective communication

Positive energy

Team collaboration

Job description

At Seattle Gymnastics Academy, we operate programs under three types of categories: Play, Learn and Compete. Our Special Events Coaches specialize in Play programming, offering one-of-a-kind experiences for kids and their families; helping to facilitate events like Birthday Parties, Parents’ Night Out and Camps. We believe gymnastics can be enjoyed and is beneficial for anyone – including kids stepping in for the first time, just to have some fun!

Teaching in our Special Events department means you play an important role in driving business beyond our typical gymnastics programs. As a Special Events Coach, you will help execute these Play events, by leading kids through both structured and unstructured gymnastics activities, games, crafts, and making sure they have a great time at SGA!

This role would be great for someone who enjoys working with kids (being a positive figure is a must) and someone who would like to help coach our established Play events in accordance with SGA’s mission, core values, policies & procedures. This is a great opportunity to work around kids in a positive, inclusive, and fun environment.

Please note this role is part time and requires availability on weekends, and certain evenings.

SGA offers:

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Family Leave and more!
• Paid training – we offer customized training based on your learning style. We have a comprehensive training program that will set you up for success.
• Multiple locations across Greater Seattle– Ballard, Burien, Columbia City, Lake City and Mill Creek .
• An energetic work environment with plenty of opportunities for career growth.

Special Events Coaches are responsible for:

• Providing a fun, positive experience for event participants. Most events include guiding participants through accessible gymnastics-based activity (we have an excellent training program to support you).
• Events like Parents’ Night Out and camps will include a game or craft, while Birthday Parties include overseeing time in the party room.
• Participating in our paid training opportunities. This can include our SGA University courses, USA Gymnastics clinics, sessions offered by our in-house SGA trainers, and more!
• Assist in light cleaning duties to keep our gyms fresh and ready for the next round of classes or events.

Qualifications

SGA is looking for:

• Availability on weekends and some evenings
• Enthusiasm about working with kids with a positive and engaging demeanor – someone who can maintain a fun energy.
• Basic knowledge or experience as a gymnast is great, but not required – we train people from all backgrounds.
• Effective communicator with children and adults.
• Desire to promote a positive learning environment for every child.