Women's Competitive Gymnastics Coach - USAG Development Program (Pre-Team - Level 10) & Xcel (Bronze-Sapphire)

About Chelsea Piers: 

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, 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 are eligible for a complimentary Chelsea Piers fitness membership, access to LinkedIn Learning, a free Calm membership, and venue benefits. 

About the Opportunity: 

Chelsea Piers seeks an experienced, high-level, positive, and motivated coach to work with our Girls Team programs — Development Program, Pre-Team through Level 10 (including Elite), and Xcel, Bronze through Sapphire — with an emphasis on bars and vault. Candidates must have at least five years of experience working with Women's Gymnastics, including DP Pre-Team through Level 10, TOPS Program, and HOPES (Elite Coaching Experience a plus), and/or Xcel Bronze through Sapphire. Candidates must also have strong spotting abilities, think creatively in a busy gym, be a team player, and be able to critique athletes in a positive manner. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coach Development Program (Pre-Team through Level 10) and Xcel (Bronze through Sapphire) athletes, with a focus on bars and vault 

•  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 across 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. 

About You: 

You are dependable, energetic, and passionate about gymnastics and working with children. You enjoy working in a team environment and exhibit a positive attitude. You have: 

• A minimum of five years' experience coaching Women's competitive gymnastics, including DP Pre-Team through Level 10 and/or Xcel Bronze through Sapphire 

• Extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for gymnastics 

• Ability to work evenings and weekends 

• Knowledge and experience with the TOPS and Hopes (Elite experience is a plus) 

• Excellent spotting skills in all gymnastics areas, specifically on bars and vault 

• Thorough knowledge of skill progression 

• 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 

• Must maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or more, stand or move for multiple hours, and see and hear athletes clearly in a busy environment 

• Legal authorization to work in the United States 

Salary : $25 - $45