Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Overview
Discover Gymnastics is seeking positive, energetic, and dependable Recreational Gymnastics Coaches who enjoy working with children and want to help athletes build skills, confidence, and a love of gymnastics.

Our Recreational Coaches provide safe, fun, and engaging gymnastics instruction for athletes of various ages and skill levels. Coaches teach gymnastics fundamentals, follow established curriculum and lesson plans, support athlete progression, and create a positive environment where every athlete is encouraged to learn, grow, and challenge themselves.

NO GYMNASTICS COACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED — WE WILL TRAIN QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

Previous experience in gymnastics, cheer, dance, sports, coaching, childcare, teaching, or physical education is a plus, but we're also excited to meet candidates who are athletic, enthusiastic, dependable, great with kids, and eager to learn.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Recreational Gymnastics Coach, you will:

• Teach safe, fun, and engaging recreational gymnastics classes for athletes of various ages and skill levels.
• Follow Discover Gymnastics' established curriculum, lesson plans, and coaching standards.
• Lead warm-ups, conditioning, drills, and activities designed to develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and gymnastics fundamentals.
• Teach, demonstrate, and safely spot gymnastics skills appropriate for each athlete's level.
• Create a positive and motivating class environment that encourages participation, confidence, effort, and growth.
• Observe athlete progress and communicate advancement recommendations to Program Leadership.
• Encourage confidence, character development, teamwork, and positive life skills through coaching.
• Use positive reinforcement and age-appropriate techniques to maintain an organized and productive class environment.
• Supervise athletes before, during, and after assigned classes.
• Build positive relationships with athletes and families.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding athlete progress and program opportunities.
• Assist with equipment setup, teardown, organization, maintenance, and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe coaching environment.
• Follow all Company policies, safety procedures, SafeSport requirements, and child-safety expectations.
• Assist with camps, clinics, special events, exhibitions, community activities, and other Discover Gymnastics programs.
• Attend required staff meetings, training, certifications, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with fellow coaches and management to provide an excellent experience for our athletes and families.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, energetic, patient, and engaging with children.
• Dependable and committed to regular attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable communicating with athletes, parents, coworkers, and management.
• Willing to learn gymnastics fundamentals, coaching techniques, and safe spotting practices.
• Able to create a structured, encouraging, and fun class environment.
• Willing to receive feedback, training, and coaching.
• Able to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries when working with children.
• Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced gymnastics environment.

Preferred, but not required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Background in gymnastics, cheer, dance, sports, coaching, childcare, teaching, physical education, or a related activity.
• Previous gymnastics or coaching experience.
• USA Gymnastics certifications.

Required after hire:

• Ability to successfully complete all required background screenings.
• CPR, First Aid, and SafeSport certifications within designated onboarding timelines.

Schedule

Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Schedules are based on class schedules, camps, events, and business needs. Evening and weekend availability may be required. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to this position.

Expected hours: Approximately 15–35 hours per week

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on coaching position. Coaches must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach throughout the workday.

Coaches must also be able to demonstrate gymnastics skills, physically spot athletes safely, and lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• On-the-job training

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.

Why Discover Gymnastics?

Our Recreational Coaches do more than teach gymnastics skills. They help athletes build confidence, develop character, learn teamwork, overcome challenges, and celebrate progress.

Whether you already have a gymnastics background or are looking for an opportunity to learn how to coach, we're looking for team members who bring energy, dependability, professionalism, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on kids.

If you're energetic, dependable, great with kids, and ready to learn, we'd love to meet you.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students through the discovery of sport!

Apply today to join the Discover Gymnastics team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77007 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15