Gymnastics Coach - Developmental/Optional Team Coach

Developmental/Optional Team Coach

Are you an experienced, accomplished gymnastics coach with a desire to share your expertise with those eager to learn? If so, our opportunity as the Developmental/Optional Coach could be right for you!

At the Darien Y, we have a top-notch gymnastics team/program, and we need your experience and expertise to help us continue our devotion to having one of the best programs in the area.

With numerous regional and local honors to our name, our aim is to continue the tradition with exceptionally talented coaches like you leading the team. We believe in you and support your journey to develop your full potential while you support our athletes in developing theirs.

As the Optional coach you will be guiding gymnasts of all levels in the proper techniques and disciplines of the sport while promoting a fun and welcoming environment. The coach also ensures athletes’ safety and adherence to USA Gymnastics and Darien Y policies and procedures.

The Developmental/Optional coach is a dynamic individual who comes to work with a smile and genuinely enjoys working with athletes, parents, members, and staff. From the gymnastics arena, you will bring your superior knowledge, skills, and leadership to effectively communicate with and guide athletes in proper gymnastics techniques. As a dedicated coach, you ensure a safe and enthusiastic sporting environment in which your team will thrive.

Your top-quality skills and friendly, welcoming demeanor create positive public relations and foster the Y’s commitment to providing a superb gymnastics training experience.

Our commitment to you includes a competitive wage, a first-rate facility, and an individual membership to the Y! Be a part of our team and enjoy working in a great environment.

Some additional duties for the Gymnastics Developmental/Optional Team Coach include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses all athletes and assigns with the head coach the proper USA Gymnastics Levels.
• Instruct assigned classes, pre-team, and developmental team. Attend all travel team competitions.
• Trains each athlete according to their limitations and/or or potential.
• Spots a variety of gymnastics skills. Lifts/spots up to 150lbs. (mats and athletes).
• Serve as a positive role model to gymnasts, parents, officials, and staff by following all rules, and demonstrating superior sportsmanship.
• Schedules, conducts, and participates in training clinics with gymnastics staff.
• Builds effective relationships and communication with participants and their parents.
• Continue to uphold the tradition and success of the Darien Y Gymnastics Program, by maintaining the highest quality and standards possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years coaching experience preferred. Strong gymnastic background competing and/or coaching at competitive levels.
• Strong background in Bars and Vault coaching is a must.
• Comprehensive understanding of gymnastics fundamentals, concepts, progressions, and practice organization.
• Excellent communication skills, and positive team-building motivational skills.
• Ability to travel, work extended hours, evenings, and weekends as Developmental and optional teams’ schedules demand.
• Positive teaching methodology leading to the creation of a motivating, healthy, and productive training environment.
• Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid. CDC Concussion Prevention Training. Safe Sport.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, and to lift, assist and spot children more than 50 pounds using proper spotting techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit, walk, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended, continuous periods of time between 1-4 hours.
• Frequently required to climb, kneel, reach, push, balance, crouch, pull, grasp, stoop, crawl lift and talk.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Acute hearing is essential to this position.
• Moving or lifting equipment or children in excess of 50 lbs.

The Darien YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or and protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Darien, CT 06820 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Darien, CT 06820: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,000 - $70,000