2026-27 Gymnastics - Assistant Coach - Middle School

About the role

The position involves overseeing the growth and development of student athletes, focusing on fundamental skills instruction and whole child development, including academic and athletic excellence, leadership skills, and positive social relationships.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with the sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Study the rules and regulations associated with the sport.
• Promote the sport within the school and encourage students to participate.
• Hold practice on a daily basis.
• Ensure safety training relative to the sport as demonstrated and directed by the head coach.
• Mold student athletes in his/her program and the school/community at large.
• Serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times.
• Report safety concerns to the head coach and assume responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities used in the program.
• Attend building, district, and league meetings.
• Report violations and/or ejections to the head coach, building athletic director, and director of athletics.
• Attend an evaluation meeting with the building athletic director following the season.
• Meet with the head coach in advance of the season to develop program goals and discuss a plan to ensure consistent instruction of fundamental skills, systems, and strategies.
• Account for all program-related items checked out to him/her at the start of the season.
• Discuss potential fundraising activities with the head coach and obtain advance approval from the building athletic director.

Requirements

• At least 19 years of age to apply for any assistant coaching positions and 21 years of age to apply for any head coaching positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary and/or post-secondary athletics program and/or related club coaching experience.
• Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills.
• Three or more years of paid middle school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course to include passing the test.

Skills

• Knowledge of league and WIAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize, administer, and oversee a sport-specific athletics program at each level of the program.
• Compliance with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.

Benefits

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Pay

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