Gymnastics Coach

Lchs Gymnastics Coach

The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the Lee County High School gymnastics program. The coach shall provide leadership that promotes student-athlete development, academic success, sportsmanship, character, and competitive excellence while ensuring compliance with all Georgia High School Association (GHSA) rules, board policies, and district procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities include organizing, supervising, and administering the Lee County High School gymnastics program. The coach develops and implements practice plans, conditioning programs, skill development activities, and competition strategies. Instructs student-athletes in the fundamentals, techniques, rules, and safety procedures of gymnastics. Promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, and character development among student-athletes. Monitors student-athlete academic performance, attendance, and eligibility requirements. Ensures compliance with all GHSA regulations, district policies, athletic department procedures, and safety standards. Supervises student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and other team-related activities. Maintains accurate records related to eligibility, participation, equipment inventory, and program operations. Communicates effectively with student-athletes, parents, school administrators, athletic department staff, officials, and community members. Assists with scheduling competitions and coordinating program logistics as assigned. Ensures proper care, inspection, and inventory of gymnastics equipment and facilities. Promotes and supports Lee County School System athletic programs and initiatives. Completes all required GHSA, NFHS, district, and athletic department training requirements. Maintains current certifications required by GHSA, the district, and the athletic department. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Athletic Director.

Qualifications include a valid Georgia teaching certificate preferred, or eligibility to serve as a GHSA-approved community coach. Knowledge of gymnastics techniques, rules, skill progression, conditioning, and safety practices. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate student-athletes. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Physical requirements include the ability to supervise and actively participate in practices and competitions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, demonstrate skills, and move throughout athletic facilities for extended periods. Ability to lift and move athletic equipment as necessary. Ability to travel to athletic events and activities.

Terms of employment are supplemental positions. Salary and terms of employment shall be established annually by the Lee County Board of Education and the approved athletic supplement schedule.