Recreational Gymnastics & Tumbling Coach
Working with Athletes Ages 6+
About Gym Skills
At Gym Skills, we believe gymnastics is more than learning cartwheels and handstands. We use movement to build confidence, resilience, independence, and life skills that help children succeed both inside and outside the gym.
We're looking for coaches who want to make a difference while growing into confident, capable people who positively impact those around them.
Position Summary
Gym Skills is looking for energetic, positive, and engaging coaches to help athletes build confidence, develop new skills, and discover a love for gymnastics. As a Recreational Gymnastics & Tumbling Coach, you'll teach beginner and recreational gymnastics, tumbling, and ninja classes while creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where every child can grow.
Whether an athlete is learning their first forward roll or mastering more advanced recreational skills, you'll play an important role in helping them build confidence, perseverance, and a lifelong love of movement.
Schedule, Availability & Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Monday–Thursday evenings (approximately 3:30 PM–8:30 PM)
- Saturday mornings (approximately 8:30 AM–2:00 PM)
- Minimum availability of 3 shifts per week
- Must be available for occasional weekends to support birthday parties and special events
- Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple programs as needed
Compensation
- Paid Training: Once you've successfully completed training and are confidently leading classes independently, you'll transition to a coaching rate of $13.00–$15.00/hour, based on your experience, performance, and readiness.
- Coaches have ongoing opportunities for pay increases as they develop their coaching skills, take on additional responsibilities, and continue growing within the organization.
About Our Recreational Program
Our recreational program serves athletes ages 6 and older in gymnastics, tumbling, and ninja. Classes focus on developing confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and fundamental movement skills in a fun and encouraging environment.
Using structured lesson plans, progressive skill development, stations, drills, games, and positive coaching, we help every athlete experience success while learning at their own pace.
Our Recreational Programs
- Gym Champs 1 – Beginner Gymnastics
- Gym Champs 2 – Advanced Beginner Gymnastics
- Gym Champs 3 – Intermediate Gymnastics
- Tumbling 1 – Beginner Tumbling
- Tumbling 2 – Advanced Beginner Tumbling
- Ninja Champs – Obstacle Course & Ninja Skills
Responsibilities
- Coach recreational gymnastics, tumbling, and/or ninja classes
- Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment
- Teach skills using Gym Skills lesson plans and progressions
- Encourage confidence, perseverance, and a growth mindset
- Build positive relationships with athletes and families
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe coaching environment
- Work collaboratively with teammates and leadership to create an exceptional experience for every family
Qualifications & What Makes a Great Gym Skills Coach
We're looking for great people first—we'll teach you how to coach.
Our best coaches are people who:
- Love working with children and helping them succeed
- Create an environment where every athlete feels safe, welcomed, and encouraged
- Bring enthusiasm, positivity, patience, and creativity to every class
- Are dependable, responsible, and professional
- Communicate with kindness and respect
- Support their teammates and contribute to a positive team culture
- Embrace feedback and are always looking to improve
- Enjoy being active and engaging with children
- Take pride in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
Preferred, but not required:
- Experience working with children (coaching, teaching, childcare, camps, education, etc.)
- Experience in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, dance, ninja, or similar athletic activities
Cross-Training & Growth
At Gym Skills, we believe in developing well-rounded coaches. As part of your training, you'll gain experience supporting a variety of programs and events throughout the year, helping you become a confident and versatile coach.
Training includes experience in:
- Birthday Parties
- Open Gyms
- Gym Skills' Night Out
- Special Events & Community Outreach
- Holiday Events
- Camps & Clinics
- Class Coverage
Benefits & Perks
- Paid, hands-on training
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Ongoing coaching education and mentorship
- Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibilities
- Additional hours available through birthday parties, camps, clinics, and special events
- Positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families
Why Join Gym Skills?
At Gym Skills, coaching is about more than teaching gymnastics. It's an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally.
Every coach receives:
- Paid, hands-on training
- Ongoing mentorship and coaching education
- Opportunities for advancement
- A fun, supportive, and encouraging team culture
Whether you're in high school, college, or beginning your career, coaching at Gym Skills helps you develop confidence, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and life skills that will benefit you wherever life takes you.
You'll leave with more than coaching experience. You'll leave with greater confidence, stronger communication skills, meaningful work experience, and skills that make you a stronger teammate, employee, and person.
Apply Today
If you're looking for more than just a part-time job and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start building confidence—in children, in your teammates, and in yourself.
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 16 years old?
- What interests you most about coaching gymnastics?
- What do you enjoy most about working with children?
- What would your friends describe as your greatest strength?
- What are you hoping to gain from this position?
- A child is frustrated and wants to give up. What would you do?
- Tell us about your experience with gymnastics, sports, coaching, fitness, teaching, childcare, or working with children. We'd love to learn more about your background!
- Describe a coach, teacher, or mentor who positively impacted your life. What made them memorable?
- Please tell us your regular availability for each day of the week. Include whether you're available mornings, afternoons, evenings, or all day.
Example:
Monday: Evenings
Tuesday: Afternoons & Evenings
Wednesday: Not Available
Thursday: Evenings
Friday: All Day
Saturday: Mornings
Sundays: Afternoons
- Describe a time you had to stay patient during a difficult situation. What did you do?
- When you commit to something, what does that commitment look like to you?
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or why you'd be a great fit for the Gym Skills team?
Work Location: In person
