Special Teams Coach (Part-Time)

TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics is seeking a Special Needs coach to build relationships and foster skill development in adaptive classes across age ranges. You will implement age-appropriate activities for several programs, including Adaptive Schools, No Limits, and 1 on 1 coaching, with a focus on safety and positive engagement.

Ideal candidates demonstrate passion for movement, collaboration with educators or students, and a commitment to maintaining certifications.

Qualifications

• Passion for building relationships and positively influencing individuals through movement.
• Willingness to collaborate with Para Educators, teachers, and students pursuing degrees in related fields.
• Maintain required certifications and gym safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum-based activities for adaptive classes.
• Complete attendance, skill tracking, and evaluations.
• Keep the gym safe by enforcing safety rules and supervising cleanup.
• Stay current with TNT events and certification requirements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Movement coaching

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

TNT Kid's Fitness & Gymnastics vision is to become a global leader in making a difference in people’s lives through movement. We are an inclusive gymnastics space that provides innovative programming for physical activity that serves special needs alongside competitive athletes. Our core values comprise of Balance, Education, Loyalty, Innovation, Equality, Versatility and Empathy.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Serve TNT’s mission by building and fostering relationships in a fun, positive, and safe environment. Special Needs coaches create and/or implement age-appropriate activities to enhance skill development and achieve the desired skill objectives in the following classes:

• Adaptive Schools (Preschool & Highschool)
• No Limits (Highschool to Adults)
• Parkinson's Performance Boxing
• 1 on 1 (All Ages)
• Small Groups (All Ages)
• Recreational Gymnastics

Special Needs coaches work specifically with athletes who require adaptations due to physical, intellectual, or behavioral needs. Skills that are taught are based on the child’s needs and goals.

You may be asked to work alongside Para Educators/Teachers, Higher Education Professors, Students pursuing bachelors, masters, or doctorate degrees.

Skills/Knowledge Required or Work-Related Experience:

All candidates must have a passion for building relationships and positively influencing individuals through movement.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience working as a Direct Support Professional, Para Educator, Childcare employee, or Job Coach.
• Attending, interested in attending or graduated from university for: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Primary Education, Developmental & Adaptive Physical Education, Exercise Science, Coaching, Nursing, Health Education, or Special Education

Coaches are Responsible to:

• Unlock Potential while learning all content needed to teach the curriculum
• Complete administrative tasks associated with scheduled classes (attendance, skill tracking, evaluations, etc.)
• Keep customers safe by teaching appropriate activities and enforcing gym safety rules.
• Complete all nightly cleaning duties and gym reset tasks.
• Stay current with upcoming TNT Events.
• Maintain all required certifications pertinent to position.

Compensation:

• $14.00 to $24.00

Hours:

• Afternoon & Evenings, Monday through Friday