Gymnastics Coach

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

We’re seeking an energetic Gymnastics Instructor to support our preschool and early elementary classes. The ideal candidate is fun, positive, and enthusiastic. Instructors who have a background teaching overall fitness, strength, flexibility, body control, floor work, bars, beams, uneven bars, floor routine, vault, trampoline, that is the basis for gymnastics and tumbling are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who is excited and enjoys all aspects of teaching gymnastics! (A background check is required.)

Location:

Watsonville Youth Center (30 Maple Ave Watsonville Ca 95076)

Dates:

April 14th, 2026 - June 4th, 2026

Days:

• Tuesdays (10am-11am) and (3pm-6:30pm
• Wednesdays (3pm-5:15pm)
• Thursdays (3pm-5pm)

Age:

1-6 y/o

Requirements: 3 yrs of Gymnastics experience and 1 yr of Teaching/mentoring working with the youth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, upbeat classes that build gross motor skills, body awareness, and foundational gymnastics (rolls, balances, locomotion, basic bar/beam/vault/floor progressions).
• Spot and assist safely; adjust drills for varied abilities within the same class.
• Facilitate parent participation and coaching tips in Turtles (Parent + Tot) sessions.
• Maintain equipment setup/tear-down, rotations, and clear traffic flow.
• Track skills, celebrate progress, and communicate positively with families.
• Uphold safety rules, sanitization standards, and facility policies.
• Collaborate on class placements, seasonal showcases, and scheduling.

You Have

• Experience teaching youth gymnastics, preschool movement, cheer, dance, or similar coaching; or strong youth coaching experience with willingness to train in gymnastics progressions.
• Excellent classroom management and warm, clear communication with kids and parents.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to lift/move mats and be on your feet for multiple class blocks.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• Gymnastics: 3 years (Required)
• coaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Watsonville, CA 95076 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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