Team Gymnastics Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Atlanta School of Gymnastics

Company Overview:

Atlanta School of Gymnastics(ASG) offers healthy, positive programming for all ages in the metro Atlanta area. ASG has been a staple in the community for over 49 years and has grown in athletes and staff over the last 2 years. 

We train our staff and students to always think through the lens of Honesty, Compassion, and Respect, and believe in setting an environment to allow staff to grow and thrive from within.

Position Overview:

ASG is offering a variety of available positions that will fit your coaching style and highlight your strengths.  We offer Assistant,  Lead Coach, and Head Coach/Coordinator positions in our Team Programs for PreTeam, Compulsory(DEVO), Xcel, and Optionals(DEVO). We have over 100 kids in our Team Program and there is ample room to grow with hours and management opportunities in the future.

Team Assistant Coach Responsibilities  

• Be dependable  
• Ability to track the progress of your students to maintain a learning environment.
• Maintain a safe environment  
• Build loyalty among the community  
• Be flexible in your schedule and work  
• Learn continuously  
• Help your team fulfill their responsibilities  
• Contribute to the cleanliness of the gym  
• Be solutions-oriented and proactive  
• Have fun  

Lead Coach Responsibilities

• To maintain all curriculum and lesson plans for your team/practice.
• To be timely with quarterly skill assessments and skill tracking.
• To supervise assistant coaches/instructors in a manner that puts the success of the assigned level and team at the forefront.
• To manage up by viewing leadership as partners and actively engaging with your management team.
• To maintain retention numbers and growth in skills and progressions over the season. 

Head Coach/Coordinator responsibilities are developed on an individual basis, and are developed organically based on the needs of the specific program and the strengths of the applicant. 

At Atlanta School of Gymnastics, we're constantly developing our people and placing them where they work best. We are looking for candidates with high energy, who love to learn, a champion mentality, and people who have a passion for child development and building family relationships. 

Desired Skills and abilities. 

• Ability to assist the program coordinator/manager with duties including but not limited to practices, training, setting up lesson plans, athlete management and skill assessment scheduling.
• Team player, able to offer and accept productive feedback. 
• Lead a group of 8 kids independently in a safe, positive, fun-filled environment using our  Recreational Curriculum and/or Team Progression goals. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with management, program participants, parents, coworkers, and community partners.
• Positive attitude with staff, students, and parents.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Must have the physical capacity to be on your feet throughout full 3-6 hour shifts and the strength required to provide spotting to students as needed per the level/skills you will coach. 
• First Aid and CPR certified, or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.   
• USAG Professional or instructor certified, or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.    

Experience and Qualifications  

Team Assistant:
Past experience as a competitive gymnasts and 1 year or more of coaching experience.

Team Lead/Head Coach:
2 years or more of team gymnastics coaching experience or 5 years or more of recreational gymnastics coaching experience is required.  

• Ability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• Reliable and accountable. 

Management:
5 years or more of competitive lead coaching experience or 3 years of sports managerial experience required.