Gymnastics Coach II (Part-Time, Year-Round)

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

Mountain Recreation is seeking a skilled and motivated Gymnastics Coach II with mid-level experience to join our team! In this role, Gymnastic Coach II leads and develops gymnastics programs for a range of skill levels, focusing on safe progression, technique refinement, and building athletes' confidence. Mountain Recreation is looking for a coach who brings both experience and passion, with the ability to support and inspire young athletes to reach their potential.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Gymnastics Coach II

Location: Edwards Field House (Edwards, CO) and Gypsum Recreation Center (Gypsum, CO)

Schedule: Part-Time; Year-Round

Work Environment: Work schedule and number of hours varies. Work can be physically demanding. The work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, to provide gymnastics spotting for up to 175 pounds, climb or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, occasional bending or squatting. The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Also required is frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the telephone. More than 90% of time may be spent indoors. The noise level is normal to loud in an active gymnastics’ environment.

Supervision Required: Works under the supervision of the Gymnastics Coordinators and Gymnastics Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: May supervise and mentor Gymnastic Coach I

Salary: $20.47 – $25.59/hour DOE; staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Responsible for providing quality instructional training / coaching to program participants. Must be able to demonstrate skills and communicate well with children.

Examples of Duties:

• Lead gymnastics classes and programs with fun and excitement.
• Provides on-site supervision of programs and classes to assist Supervisor.
• Keep control of behavior of gymnasts at all times, and if necessary, communicate behavioral issues to supervisor.
• Adhere and be on time to all scheduled practices.
• Ensure safety by communicating and enforcing any gymnastics center rules, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including spotting, demonstration, proper setting of equipment.
• Must be able to use the correct spotting techniques to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment. Removing any hazardous obstacles and reporting unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor.
• Communicates to direct supervisor any concerns, needed repairs, or incidents that may need follow-up. Is courteous and gives sincere attention to members by answering questions.
• Assists with set up and break down of equipment and facilities and cleans facility as assigned
• Responds to accidents and incidents according to procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Considerable knowledge of: Knowledge of gymnastics required. Strong oral communication skills are necessary and required.

Skills and abilities: Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically. Strong customer service skills are required and necessary. The ability to handle difficult situations involving participants with patience, good judgment, and with diplomacy is expected.

Requirements:

Education and experience

1. Minimum 18 years of age or older; AND

2. High school graduate or equivalent or currently attending high school; AND

3. At least one year of gymnastics coaching experience

Certifications

1. May require possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

2. USA Gymnastics Coach Certification (preferred)

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone—and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It is in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY.

Colorado Residents: We are committed to fair hiring practices. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.