Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics Coach
Part-Time

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
Gymnastics Coaches are key members of the Health & Wellness team and will report to the Senior Director of Health & Wellness. The primary responsibilities include hands-on-coaching and lesson planning to improve the participant's skills on our tumbling equipment through a comprehensive warm-up, movement games, floor exercises, and activities to strengthen tumbling and balancing techniques for athletes aged 4-18 years old. Gymnastics Coaches ensure that fair opportunities and the philosophy of the Youth Sports Programs are maintained. They are expected to assist in assessing a participant’s skills and abilities to help develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and increased fitness levels. Create and implement lesson plans for practices. Maintain supervision and care of each athlete under the care of the Youth Sports program. Organizing and maintaining gymnastic equipment. Represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times.

SKILLS AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Manage time well.
• Multitasking.
• Show initiative and be able to prioritize.
• Gymnastics background a must.
• Be responsible and trustworthy.
• Previous experience coaching children.
• Teach life skills.
• Develop character.
• Communicate effectively with administration, parents, players and referees.
• Manage cleanliness of playing space.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by Senior Director.
• Assisting in equipment set-up and breakdown.
• Ability to be flexible and to adjust work schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines.
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Proactive work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision.

Salary:

• $25.00-35.00/hour.
• *based on experience.

Dates & Times:

• Mondays - 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:00pm.

Location:

• Central Queens: 67-09 108th St. Forest Hills, NY 11375.

How to apply: Please email a cover letter and résumé, to Adam Ostroff, Senior Director, Health & Wellness, at [email protected], please indicate "Gymnastics Coach" in subject of email.

About Commonpoint:

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.