What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gymnastics Competitive Team Coach position at Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation?
Artistic Gymnastics Competitive Team Head Coach (Tier 3)
SUMMARY:
This job includes leading and managing X-Cel Artistic Team gymnastics classes. You will be responsible for lesson plans, routines, and making sure the athletes are ready for competition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements -
- 18 years of age
- Reliable childcare and transportation
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends
- Pass a background check
Character Traits -
- Outgoing personality
- Having a like for children
- Ability to provide effective communication to athletes and parents
- Capacity to understand and follow oral and written orders
- Able to take corrective feedback and apply it in future behavior
- Take charge attitude with leadership abilities
- Organized and being able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Electronics -
- Must have a device where company apps can be downloaded
- Must have your own working email address
Physical Demands -
- Be able to develop, coach, and safely spot skills of the levels you will teach
- Be on your feet and active for at least 4 hours at a time
- Be able to move and adjust equipment accordingly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following:
- Working as a team with your peer coaches to review and implement lesson plans
- Ability to handle high pressure situations such as accidents and minor injuries
- Being on time, dependable, and maintain the same schedule
- May be required to get additional certifications
- Develop and implement seasonal, monthly, and weekly lesson plans
- Communicating with parents throughout sessions when necessary
- Choreographing a separate annual show routine for your teams
- Be able to have effective class management skills and effectively correcting poor behavior
- Must be able to teach, manage, and spot the levels you are teaching
- Troubleshoot any issues with athletes and parents as necessary
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years of experience in gymnastics
- 2 to 5 years of competitive coaching experience
- G.E.D or High School Diploma
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Gymnastics facilities are covered, climate-controlled facilities
