Women's Competitive Gymnastics Coach - USAG Development Program (Pre-Team - Level 10) & Xcel (Bronze

Chelsea-Piers-New-Yor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Piers seeks an experienced gymnastics coach to lead our Girls Team programs — Development through Level 10 (including Elite), and Xcel — with a focus on bars and vault, in a fast-paced, athlete-centered environment.

Candidates must have five years’ experience coaching Women's competitive gymnastics, strong spotting abilities, and the ability to work evenings and weekends; SafeSport certifications and USA Gymnastics compliance are required, with travel for competitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience coaching Women's competitive gymnastics.
• Experience with DP Pre-Team through Level 10 and/or Xcel Bronze through Sapphire.
• Excellent spotting skills in all apparatus, especially bars and vault.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• USA Gymnastics Safety Certification & SafeSport Certifications

Responsibilities

• Coach Development Program (Pre-Team through Level 10) and Xcel (Bronze through Sapphire) athletes, with a focus on bars and vault.
• Implement team training plans as directed by the Head Coach, adapting daily workouts to each athlete’s progression.
• Set and maintain high performance standards for skill development, strength, flexibility, and competitive readiness.
• Teach and safely spot advanced skills across all events using proper progressions and injury-prevention practices.
• Prepare athletes for competition, including routine development, meet preparation, and in-meet coaching.
• Travel with the team for competitions, including weekends and out-of-town meets.
• Track athlete progress and provide regular feedback aligned with seasonal goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with athletes, parents, and staff, including progress updates and goal setting.
• Uphold USA Gymnastics SafeSport standards and maintain all required certifications and memberships.
• Collaborate with coaching staff and support evaluations, tryouts, camps, and program events.
• Create a positive, disciplined, and athlete-centered training environment.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the program

Skills

Coaching experience

Spotting skills

Team player

Communication skills

Gymnastics knowledge

Education

USA Gymnastics Safety Certification

SafeSport Certification

Job description

About Chelsea Piers:At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. All employees are eligible for a complimentary Chelsea Piers fitness membership, access to LinkedIn Learning, a free Calm membership, and venue benefits.About the Opportunity:Chelsea Piers seeks an experienced, high-level, positive, and motivated coach to work with our Girls Team programs — Development Program, Pre-Team through Level 10 (including Elite), and Xcel, Bronze through Sapphire — with an emphasis on bars and vault. Candidates must have at least five years of experience working with Women's Gymnastics, including DP Pre-Team through Level 10, TOPS Program, and HOPES (Elite Coaching Experience a plus), and/or Xcel Bronze through Sapphire. Candidates must also have strong spotting abilities, think creatively in a busy gym, be a team player, and be able to critique athletes in a positive manner.Responsibilities:Coach Development Program (Pre-Team through Level 10) and Xcel (Bronze through Sapphire) athletes, with a focus on bars and vaultImplement team training plans as directed by the Head Coach, adapting daily workouts to each athlete’s progressionSet and maintain high performance standards for skill development, strength, flexibility, and competitive readinessTeach and safely spot advanced skills across all events using proper progressions and injury-prevention practicesPrepare athletes for competition, including routine development, meet preparation, and in-meet coachingTravel with the team for competitions, including weekends and out-of-town meetsTrack athlete progress and provide regular feedback aligned with seasonal goalsCommunicate clearly and professionally with athletes, parents, and staff, including progress updates and goal settingUphold USA Gymnastics SafeSport standards and maintain all required certifications and membershipsCollaborate with coaching staff and support evaluations, tryouts, camps, and program eventsCreate a positive, disciplined, and athlete-centered training environmentPerform additional duties as needed to support the success of the programThis is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, which can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor.About You:You are dependable, energetic, and passionate about gymnastics and working with children. You enjoy working in a team environment and exhibit a positive attitude. You have:A minimum of five years' experience coaching Women's competitive gymnastics, including DP Pre-Team through Level 10 and/or Xcel Bronze through SapphireExtensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for gymnasticsAbility to work evenings and weekendsKnowledge and experience with the TOPS and Hopes (Elite experience is a plus)Excellent spotting skills in all gymnastics areas, specifically on bars and vaultThorough knowledge of skill progressionUSA Gymnastics Safety Certification & SafeSport CertificationsAbility to create and/or follow lesson plans that fit within the program curriculumExcellent customer service and communication skills, internally and externallyMust maintain a professional and courteous manner at all timesStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to lift up to 50 pounds or more, stand or move for multiple hours, and see and hear athletes clearly in a busy environmentLegal authorization to work in the United States