Competitive Gymnastics Team Coach

Location: 7779 North Caldwell Avenue Niles, IL, 60714-3318
Job type: Full time
Required Experience: 1 year

Viking Gymnastics & Dance seeks dedicated High-Performance Competitive Team Coaches to join our dynamic team. As a family-oriented company, we prioritize nurturing talent and fostering a positive environment for both athletes and coaches. At Viking, we strive for excellence, embrace positivity, create community, and believe in doing the right thing. Our collaborative staff combines technical expertise with a dedication to instilling lifelong lessons through positive reinforcement.

Description of Duties:

  • Coach competitive USAG team gymnasts with a focus on skill development and performance enhancement
  • Cultivate positive relationships with gymnasts, fellow coaches, and parents
  • Attend local, regional, and national meets as required
  • Ensure program standards and safety protocols are consistently upheld
  • Participate in meetings and ongoing professional development training
  • Coach Recreational and/or Tot classes (if full-time position desired)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

  • Background as a high-level optional or compulsory gymnast (USAG Level 8+ and/or NCAA experience preferred)
  • Coaching experience with competitive USAG Developmental (Level 7/8+) team
  • CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • USAG Membership & Safe Sport Certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Professional demeanor with kindness and compassion
  • Team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative environment
  • Punctual and reliable with a high energy level
  • Enthusiasm for working with children to nurture confidence and growth
  • Familiarity with current best practices in gymnastics coaching
  • Open to continuous learning and receptive to feedback

Benefits:

Viking Gymnastics offers competitive compensation, paid personal time off, birthday pay, simple IRA with company match, employee discounts, referral programs, and flexible schedules. Full-time employees (30+ hours) are eligible for dental, vision, long-term disability, and health insurance. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Viking Gymnastics, LTD is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected status.