Preschool & Toddler Gymnastics Coach
Working with Children Ages Walking–6 Years
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, patient, and engaging coaches to help create a fun first gymnastics experience for our youngest athletes. As a Preschool & Toddler Gymnastics Coach, you'll teach beginner gymnastics while helping children build confidence, coordination, independence, and a love for movement in a positive, encouraging environment.
This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys working with young children and understands that preschoolers learn best through creativity, play, and connection.
Schedule, Availability & Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Monday–Thursday evenings (approximately 3:30 PM–7:00 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 Preschool Program
Our preschool gymnastics program serves children from walking through 6 years old. Through movement, play, and beginner gymnastics instruction, children develop confidence, coordination, balance, strength, listening skills, and social-emotional growth.
Coaches use obstacle courses, games, songs, themed activities, and creative lesson plans to make every class engaging, active, and fun.
Our Preschool Classes
- Gym Tots (Walking–3 Years) – Parent & Child
- Explorers (Ages 3–4½)
- Adventurers (Ages 4½–6)
- Stars (Advanced Preschool by Invitation)
Responsibilities
Coach beginner gymnastics classes for toddlers and preschool-aged children
Create a safe, encouraging, and engaging learning environment
Build positive relationships with athletes and families
Follow Gym Skills lesson plans and coaching curriculum
Help children develop confidence, independence, listening skills, and foundational gymnastics abilities
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 young children and helping them succeed
- Create an environment where every child feels safe, welcomed, and encouraged
- Bring enthusiasm, patience, positivity, 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, playful, 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.)
- Gymnastics, dance, cheer, early childhood education, or similar experience
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
