Gymnastics Instructor IV Xcel and Compulsory Team

Gymnastics Instructor IV – Xcel and Compulsory Team Coach

The City of Evanston Gymnastics Program offers instructional classes to children ages 18 months to 15 years. The Xcel and Compulsory Team Coach is responsible for coaching USAG Level 4 and Xcel Silver and Gold, in addition to pre‑team and advanced gymnastics and tumbling classes as needed.

Department: Parks and Recreation
Dates: Varies, 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: Starting at $28.12/DOE

Supervision: Reports to the Chandler‑Newberger Program Coordinator and the Division Manager.

• Must possess five (5) years of experience coaching gymnastics to ages 5‑13, including three (3) years or more of experience coaching competitive gymnastics.
• Previous experience coaching USAG Compulsory and Xcel Silver and Gold required.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Instructor Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Women’s Developmental Program and USAG Xcel Program.

• Attend staff training sessions
• Be positive, patient, and engaging
• Responsible for the safety of participants
• Create and facilitate weekly lesson plans for Compulsory and Xcel gymnasts in collaboration with team coaches and assistant coaches
• Create and facilitate weekly lesson plans for Advanced recreational gymnastics and tumbling programs as needed
• Assist with the supervision and training of pre‑team, advanced recreational, and assistant team coaches
• Monitor gymnast progress and adjust routines, lesson plans, practice schedules, and individual goals as fit
• Attend competitions
• Assist with program set up as needed
• Maintain open communication with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, other staff, and families/guardians/caregivers concerning programming
• Report participant progress and behavior within program setting to parents/supervisor
• Ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
• Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention
• Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment and storage areas
• Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor/Coordinator

• June‑August weekday availability required
• School‑year Sunday through Wednesdays availability required
• Average hours per week: 20

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre‑employment processes, including medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

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