Jr. Pioneer Women’s XCEL Silver-Platinum Youth Competitive Coach

Essential Functions

• Conduct Practices: Responsible for conducting gymnastics practice with a group of 8-10 athletes. Coach is responsible for flexibility, conditioning, skill instruction/spotting and USAG XCEL routine development on all four events.
• Practice Preparation: Responsible for creating and executing practice plans, setting up and tearing down equipment, communicating plan with fellow coaches and athletes. Also responsible for checking the gym and equipment for safety before and after classes.
• Meet Attendance: Coach will attend and perform coaching duties at all meets.
• Maintenance of attendance records and monitoring athlete progress
• Communication with athletes and parents
• Other duties as assigned

  Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years USAG competitive gymnastics coaching experience
  • Ability to spot all skills associated with assigned group level
  • CPR/FA/AED (Adult and Pediatric) Certification (must obtain by start date)
  • USAG Competitive Coach Membership (must obtain by start date)
  • High level of energy and enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate athletes

  Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years USAG competitive gymnastics coaching experience
  • Exceptional spotting skills up to level Diamond
  • Knowledge of USAG XCEL routines/requirements
  • Experience attending meets with athletes
  • Current USAG Professional Membership

  Work Schedule

  Weekday Evenings (2-3 days/week) 5:15 P.M. – 8:45 P.M. Weekends (as required for meets during competition season)

  Application Information

  For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00pm (MST) July 31, 2026. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

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