Preschool Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Preschool Room (ages 3-4) Instructor needed. Must be 18 or older for this role.

Part time-- Monday-Thursday Hours 4:00-6:45pm.

About Us:

For over 58 years, Bartlesville Gymnastics, the Nation’s longest running gymnastics clubs, has been a premier athletic organization in Oklahoma. Offering competitive gymnastics in AAU, USAG Xcel, USAG levels 3-10, youth developmental and beginning classes, and recreational activities, Bartlesville Gymnastics has a rich history of helping athletes achieve motor skills, coordination, flexibility, self-confidence, discipline, and positivity through gymnastics.

Job Summary:

The Preschool Recreational coach will work with of all ages 3-4 years old, teaching motor skills such as jumping and running to gymnastic basics such as forward rolls, backward roll, cartwheel, handstand, and trampoline jumps. The coach must observe and spot athletes as they perform on the various apparatus, coach on technique, progression, and provide a positive and supportive environment for the athletes to achieve personal and team goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with kids of all ages, primarily ages 3-4 years old
• Ability to demonstrate, correct, and coach recreational gymnastics. We prefer prior experience in gymnastics, cheer, dance, or tumbling as a coach or athlete.
• Create and lead lesson plans
• Willingness to learn and lead active games with kids
• Ability to send email, texts, and answer phone calls with customers
• Maintain cleanliness of gym
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Skill Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate, correct, and coach recreational gymnastics
• Must have passion and experience for working with toddlers
• Prefer prior experience in gymnastics, cheer, dance, or tumbling as a coach or athlete
• Knowledge of gymnastics skills, techniques, safety, and progressions
• Profound love of children of all ages
• Must be able to work afternoons, evenings, and some weekends (mostly birthday parties)
• Ability to spot gymnasts in a safe manner which can include climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, pulling, extensive reaching overhead, swooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate with various individuals
• Proficiency in English language (reading, writing, verbal)
• Ability to operate in a fast moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to use good judgment and decision-making skills
• Must be able to pass is USA Gymnastics Background screening

Bartlesville Gymnastics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person