Assistant Coach, Gymnastics

Job Description Summary

Reporting directly to the Head Coach of Women's Gymnastics, this position will coach 1-2 gymnastics events; contribute to daily team operations of the women's gymnastics program; assist with program logistics, including recruiting, recruiting travel, team travel, team meals; assist with alumni relations, community service, mentoring program and equipment ordering; provide administrative support as needed. Spotting and choreography experience a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Coach and teach gymnastics skills and progressions to student athletes at practice and competition. Instill proper technique in all conditioning sessions and practices.
• Work with head coach to prepare workouts and conditioning throughout the fall and spring semesters
• Evaluate and develop relationships with prospective student-athletes; and assist with planning and execution of all unofficial and official visits
• Assist with team travel for competitions - hotel accommodations, meal planning, transportation, etc.; and home competition planning (operations, marketing, ticketing, judges' contracts)
• Assist with team calendar management in Teamworks platform; and planning and organization of team community service.
• Assist with gymnast/alumna mentor pairing and ongoing mentoring program management; and fundraising efforts with the Penn Champions Club
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience coaching gymnastics or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience at the collegiate level preferred; experience competing as an NCAA gymnast will also be considered.
• Strong spotting experience preferred.
• The ability to motivate student-athletes, recruits and alumni to support the program enthusiastically.
• Working knowledge and compliance of NCAA and Ivy League policies and procedures.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team or when recruiting as required.
• Valid driver's license required.