Men's Competitive Gymnastics Coach - USAG Development Program (Pre-Team - Level 10)

About Chelsea Piers: 

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. All employees receive transportation benefits, a complimentary membership to the Calm App and Chelsea Piers Fitness, access to LinkedIn Learning, paid safe/sick time, and other exciting venue benefits. Full-time employees also receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA savings; 401(k) matching; paid time off; tuition assistance. 

About the Opportunity: 

Chelsea Piers seeks an experienced, high-level, positive, and motivated coach to work with our Development Program Men's Competitive Team, Pre-Team through Level 10. Candidates must have at least five years of experience working with Men's Gymnastics. Candidates must also have strong spotting abilities, think creatively in a busy gym, be a team player, and able to critique athletes in a positive manner. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coach Development Program athletes (Pre-Team through Level 10) across all six men’s events 

• Implement team training plans as directed by the Head Coach, adapting daily workouts to each athlete’s progression 

• Set and maintain high performance standards for skill development, strength, flexibility, and competitive readiness 

• Teach and safely spot advanced skills on all events using proper progressions and injury-prevention practices 

• Prepare athletes for competition, including routine development, meet preparation, and in-meet coaching 

• Travel with the team for competitions, including weekends and out-of-town meets 

• Track athlete progress and provide regular feedback aligned with seasonal goals 

• Communicate clearly and professionally with athletes, parents, and staff, including progress updates and goal setting 

• Uphold USA Gymnastics SafeSport standards and maintain all required certifications and memberships 

• Collaborate with coaching staff and support evaluations, tryouts, camps, and program events 

• Create a positive, disciplined, and athlete-centered training environment 

• Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the program 

This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, which can change at any time at the discretion of your supervisor. 

Qualifications

About You: 

You are dependable, energetic, and passionate about gymnastics and working with children. You have an extensive knowledge of gymnastics and are professional and courteous. You have: 

• A minimum of five years of experience coaching DP Men's competitive gymnastics 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends 

• Excellent spotting skills on all gymnastics events and knowledge of skill progression 

• Up-to-date USA Gymnastics Safety Certification & SafeSport Certifications 

• Ability to create and/or follow lesson plans that fit within the program curriculum 

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, internally and externally 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to work in a team environment and exhibit a positive attitude 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more 

• Ability to be standing or moving for multiple hours 

• Ability to see and hear athletes clearly in a busy environment