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Inspire Athletes. Build Champions. Coach with Purpose.
Job Description
Are you an experienced and inspiring gymnastics coach ready to make a lasting impact? Do you thrive on helping athletes grow in confidence, skill, and competitive success? If so, the Darien Y wants you on our team!
Our nationally recognized gymnastics program has built a strong tradition of excellence, earning numerous regional and local honors. We are looking for an accomplished Xcel Team Coach who brings energy, expertise, and leadership to help continue that success.
At the Darien Y, you’ll work in a first-rate facility alongside a supportive team that believes in both athlete development and coach growth. We invest in our staff because we know exceptional coaches create exceptional athletes.
What You’ll Do
As an Xcel Team Coach, you will guide gymnasts through proper techniques, skill development, and competitive preparation while fostering a fun, safe, and motivating environment where every athlete can develop and succeed.
You’ll be a mentor, leader, and positive role model for athletes and families while helping uphold the high standards and strong reputation of the Darien Y Gymnastics Program.
Practice Times:
Monday – Thursday: 4:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Competition travel and extended hours and/or weekends may be required based on team schedules.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone with:
- 5 years of competitive gymnastics coaching experience preferred
- Strong gymnastics background through competition and/or coaching at competitive levels
- Deep understanding of gymnastics fundamentals, progressions, and practice organization
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
- Constructive and development focused coaching methods that create a motivating, healthy, and productive training environment
- Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as team schedules require
Essential Functions
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assess athletes and collaborate with the Head Coach to assign appropriate USA Gymnastics levels
- Coach assigned classes, Xcel Bronze thru Xcel Platinum athletes
- Attend and support all travel team competitions
- Train athletes according to individual skill level, limitations, and potential
- Spot a variety of gymnastics skills safely and effectively
- Lift, move, and set up mats and equipment as needed
- Serve as a positive role model for gymnasts, parents, officials, and staff
- Demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship and professionalism
- Schedule, conduct, and participate in staff training clinics
- Build strong relationships and maintain effective communication with athletes and families
- Help maintain the high standards and continued success of the Darien Y Gymnastics Program
Required Certifications
Required Certifications
- CPR
- AED
- Basic First Aid
- CDC Concussion Prevention Training
- SafeSport Certification