Gymnastics Optional Team Coach

As the Optional coach you will be guiding gymnasts of all levels in the proper techniques and disciplines of the sport while promoting a fun and welcoming environment. The coach also ensures athletes’ safety and adherence to USA Gymnastics and Darien Y policies and procedures.

The Developmental/Optional coach is a dynamic individual who comes to work with a smile and genuinely enjoys working with athletes, parents, members, and staff. From the gymnastics arena, you will bring your superior knowledge, skills, and leadership to effectively communicate with and guide athletes in proper gymnastics techniques. As a dedicated coach, you ensure a safe and enthusiastic sporting environment in which your team will thrive.

Your top-quality skills and friendly, welcoming demeanor create positive public relations and foster the Y’s commitment to providing a superb gymnastics training experience.

Mon - Fri: 6pm - 9pm

Sat: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Our commitment to you includes a competitive wage, a first-rate facility, and an individual membership to the Y! Be a part of our team and enjoy working in a great environment.

Some additional duties for the Gymnastics Optional Team Coach include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses all athletes and assigns with the head coach the proper USA Gymnastics Levels.
• Instruct assigned classes, pre-team, and developmental team. Attend all travel team competitions.
• Trains each athlete according to their limitations and/or or potential.
• Spots a variety of gymnastics skills. Lifts/spots children, equipment, mats up to 150lbs.
• Serve as a positive role model to gymnasts, parents, officials, and staff by following all rules, and demonstrating superior sportsmanship.
• Schedules, conducts, and participates in training clinics with gymnastics staff.
• Builds effective relationships and communication with participants and their parents.
• Continue to uphold the tradition and success of the Darien Y Gymnastics Program, by maintaining the highest quality and standards possible.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit, walk, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended, continuous periods of time between 1-4 hours.
• Frequently required to climb, kneel, reach, push, balance, crouch, pull, grasp, stoop, crawl lift and talk.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Acute hearing is essential to this position.
• Moving or lifting equipment or children in up to 150 lbs.

The Darien YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or and protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.