Summary
This is a shared leadership providing more consistent support for athletes and staff; combining different strengths, experience, and perspectives; ensuring better coverage and communication within our recreational program & with our coaching staff; creating long-term stability; and building a more positive, team-focused gym culture.
Description
The Role (Shared Between Two Coaches)
Together, the Co-Head Coaches will:
- Oversee daily recreational gymnastics programming
- Assist, as needed, the Club Team Head Coaches with Club Team program
- Assist with recruiting and vetting recreational coaching staff
- Lead, mentor, and support coaching staff
- Fill in for coaching staff as needed
- Plan and conduct staff trainings and evaluations
- Ensure safe, positive, and structured class environments
- Assist with curriculum development and skill progression
- Support athlete development and team readiness
- Communicate with families alongside administrative team
- Collaborate with the Board on program growth and improvements
How the Shared Role Works
- Responsibilities are collaboratively divided based on strengths, availability, and interests
- Regular communication between Co-Head Coaches is expected
- Scheduling is flexible and designed to complement both coaches
- Coverage and support for each other is key to success
Qualifications
- Prior coaching experience (required)
- Knowledge of gymnastics (required)
- Understanding of basic body positions, terminology, and safety/spotting fundamentals
- Former gymnastics participation (helpful)
- Gymnastics coaching experience (preferred)
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience (required)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Passion for youth development and positive coaching
- Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve as a team
- Flexible availability based on session; daytime, afternoon, or evening classes as well as occasional weekend events
Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $15,600 – $22,880 (calculated on an average of 20 hours per week).
- Hourly equivalent: $15.00 – $22.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- Flexible leadership: benefit from "Co-Head" model that provides built-in support and scheduling flexibility.
- Room for growth:
- Performance reviews: seasonal evaluations of leadership and class management
- Session commitments: reliability and consistency across sessions
- Professional development: incentives for obtaining safety certifications or advanced gymnastics training
- Program growth: contribution to increased athlete retention and recruitment
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