JT Gymnastics Coaching and Special Events Coordinator

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: JT Gymnastics Coaching and Special Events Coordinator

Reports to: JT Gymnastics Club Coordinator 

Supervises: Recreational Gymnastics Staff/Special Events Staff

Qualifications:          

1. High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Three years of gymnastics coaching experience preferred; proven knowledge of gymnastics required.
3. Highly organized with ability to prioritize duties and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all age levels, parents, school faculty, coaches, parent spirit group, supervisor(s), and the community.
5. Certification in competitive gymnastics safety course (courses can be completed after hiring).
6. Exhibits strong core values including respect, trust and honesty.
7. Satisfies all district requirements regarding physical health, citizenship, and background check.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To assist in the operation of JT Gymnastics program and serve as a foundational member of the coaching staff and program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of gymnastics coaching skills, leadership, and teamwork.
2. Assists in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
   • Assists in establishing and maintaining standards of student/athlete behavior.
   • Models positive reinforcement with students and staff.
3. Fosters good school-community relations regarding the gymnastics program.
4. Plans, organizes, leads and schedules staffing for special events and summer camps.
5. Designs lesson plans for recreational classes and competitive groups to align with USAG standards.
6. Collaborates with Assistant Coordinator to create monthly schedule for recreational instructors and communicates with them regarding schedules, classes, and special events.
7. Coaches a competitive team group and recreational classes as needed.
8. Attends all meets/sessions for own group as well as additional sessions as needed.
9. Assists Coordinator with staff development, reviews, and meetings.
10. Assists with the oversight of safety conditions in the facility and provides a safe place for classes to take place in the facility.
11. Assists with purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as needed.
12. Assists in the hiring and training process as needed.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms:  Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification:  Non-Exempt

Evaluation:  Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements:  Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 80-100 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 80-100 pounds.

Visual Requirements:  Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

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