Gymnastics Team Coach

Competitive Gymnastics Team Coach

Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available.

Copy and paste the following link to fill out our online application : https : / / elite-gymnastics.com / employment-application /

Seeking USA Gymnastics Women's Team Coach (Developmental Program and Xcel Program) and USA Gymnastics Men's Team Coach.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Be knowledge of the sport and events you are teaching :
• Must know and follow EGA philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper USAG safety and professional certifications.
• Research and develop ideal training program for your athletes.
• Develop lesson plans and evaluate progress on daily basis,
• Create and maintain individual long term developmental plans and goals for each athletes.
• Establish and maintain set team member numbers :
• Find and recruit team member prospects from EGA recreational classes.
• Plan and conduct team tryouts.
• Manage and improve retention rates when possible.
• Develop and maintain positive and safe training environment.
• Keep your training facility and equipment clean and safe.
• Develop and maintain positive coach-athlete-parent relationship.
• Follow proper skills and drills progression in your training processes.
• Follow USAG and EGA safety guidelines in your training process.
• Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with :
• Athletes, their parents and Team Programs Director regarding any team related issues.
• Front Desk and Marketing Department in promoting EGA brand, programs and services (especially your own team program!).
• Facility Manager reporting any issues with equipment or training facility immediately.
• Recreational Program Coordinators conducting internal EGA training clinics for recreational instructors when necessary.
• Orchestrate Competitive Season with your team :
• Know and follow procedures set by meet hosts at the meets.
• Establish and maintain high individual and team results at meets.
• Provide constructive feedback about athletes performances to their parents after the meets.
• Participate in EGA special events, such as parades and in-club meets when needed.

Qualifications :

• Must be energetic, motivated, and have a positive attitude.
• Must be able to multi-task, think quickly, stay calm, and problem-solve.
• Must be able to prioritize and pay attention to detail.
• Must possess great people skills - friendly and able to create professional relationships.
• Knowledge of gymnastics, previous coaching experience preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to spot gymnastics during practice.

About Elite Gymnastics Academy :

Elite Gymnastics Academy (EGA) opened our doors for business in Minnesota May 1, 2007. Family-owned, this gym has been in our hearts since coming to the United States from the former USSR in 1998.

We are exceptionally proud of our location at 12500 Chowen Ave S on the border of Savage and Burnsville, Minnesota, featuring 26,000 sq / ft of state-of-the-art gymnastics equipment for men’s and women’s competitive gymnastics, a separate tots gym and dance room, a multitude of equipment for our recreational and pre-school classes, and a separate party room.

We are always on the lookout for excellent people to join our EGA Family!