Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics Coach

The Gymnastics Coach provides class instruction and coaching for children's gymnastics at the Chaska Community Center.

Works in tandem with another coach to oversee 10-12 students at once, providing instruction in the balance beam, vault, bars/rings and floor.

Demonstrates age appropriate skills to child/children; explains, spots, and assists during learning process.

Ensures gymnastics equipment is in working order and used according to safety standards.

Maintains records for class participants, including attendance, injury, and evaluation documents.

Regularly communicates with parents/guardians of participants, providing pertinent information and responses to questions and concerns and addresses and resolves problems with consultation or assistance from Gymnastics Coordinator.

Provides orientation and guidance to new staff.

Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education and Experience

15 years of age or older

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with gymnastics equipment and course set-ups

Experience working with children

High energy and enthusiasm

Ability to address issues and problem solve

Equipment Used

Gymnastics equipment

Mental & Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Mental Effort

Communicate with children, parents

Attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

Physical Requirements

Some heavy lifting (e.g. setting up and moving mats and equipment)

Strength needed for spotting and assisting gymnasts (up to 40+ pounds)

Bending, lifting, carrying

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Working Conditions

Exposure to slip and falls

Gymnastics equipment

Sometimes noisy environment