Gymnastics Instructor IV Pre-Team and Compulsory Team

About the role

The Pre-Team and Compulsory Team Coach provides a safe and developmentally appropriate pre-team and USAG Level 2 and 3 program. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating lesson plans, supervising participants, and preparing gymnasts for competition.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate pre-competitive program for preschool and elementary-aged children.
• Demonstrate an understanding of USAG Compulsory routines and deductions, including but not limited to the following: Level 2, 3, and 4 Performance Specifications, Level 2, 3, and 4 Evaluation Points, Level 2, 3, and 4 Developmental Skills, and Level 2, 3, and 4 Points of Emphasis on each skill on each event.
• Draft monthly lesson plans to safely and effectively prepare gymnasts for USAG Level 2, 3, and 4 skills, according to the Compulsory Code of Points routines, flexibility, and conditioning text.
• Review lesson plans with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator and make any necessary edits according to their feedback.
• Follow proper skill progressions, as provided by the Program Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Safely supervise the use of equipment and facilitate lesson plans.
• Ensure the equipment and facility is clean, well-maintained and safe at all times; return equipment to its designated set up or storage place immediately after use.
• Supervise participants before, during, and after practice and in competition.
• Provide engaging and supportive experiences for children through constructive feedback, varied activities, and individualized goals and planning.
• Build children's esteem in an appropriate manner.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of competition formats including Traditional and Modified Capitol Cup.
• Demonstrate an understanding of USAG competition regulations, including but not limited to the following: Process for filing an inquiry, Warm-up time limits by level, Mat and equipment requirements and allowances, All General Penalties pertaining to USAG Levels 2 and 3, USAG Level 2 and 3 Floor Pattern.
• Effectively execute the provided competition warm-up plans on each event.
• Report accidents, injuries, or safety concerns immediately to the supervisor on-site.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable.
• Implement positive discipline when required.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in an age-appropriate manner that children understand.
• Observe children and make note of progress.
• Accommodate each child's individual needs in a positive and respectful manner.
• Possess good judgement, emotional maturity, decision making skills, and willingness to accept responsibilities.
• Communicate with parents and members of the community: Discuss children's development and progress with parents or guardians, with the express approval of the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, Execute Parent Teach Conferences two times per year, Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate, Participate in community and team-building activities outside of regularly scheduled practice times.
• Keep parents and guardians informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child's progress accurately, appropriately, and respectfully.
• Able to greet the public/families in a courteous manner and engage in good communications skills.
• Maintain program administration.
• Complete student observations and evaluations by appropriate deadlines.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and workshops when directed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Current USAG Competitive Coach Membership
• CPR Certification
• Up to 10 hours of staff training
• Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Test
• Written exam
• Practical exam
• Structured oral interview
• Presentation of lesson plans

Qualifications

• Must possess five (5) years of experience coaching gymnastics to ages 4-12, including three (3) years or more of experience coaching competitive gymnastics.
• Previous experience coaching USAG Compulsory or pre-team required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Competitive Coach Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Women's Developmental Program.

Skills

• Knowledge of computer programs, including Word, Xcel, Google Suite, and Internet
• Minimum Reasoning ability usually associated with this classification: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Minimum Language ability usually associated with this classification: Read: Ability to read staff manuals, memoranda, lesson plans, and attendance sheets. Write: Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and behavior reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style. Speak: Ability to give verbal direction to students, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees; speaking extemporaneously.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$28.12 - $34.18

Schedule

• Sunday, 1-6:30p
• Monday, 4-7p
• Tuesday, 4-6:30p
• Wednesday, 4-7p
• Thursday, 4-7p