What are the responsibilities and job description for the Competitive Gymnastics Coach (WAG) position at EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOUSTON TEXAS?
The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston (ERJCC) is a multi-faceted community center serving the Jewish and greater Houston community through programs in fitness, tennis, aquatics, theatre, and more.
Houston Gymnastics Center (HGC), housed within ERJCC, offers a full club-style gymnastics program serving more than 450 participants in a 20,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Programs include preschool, recreational gymnastics, Xcel (Bronze through Sapphire), nationally competitive WAG and MAG teams from Levels 2–10, and a Trampoline & Tumbling program competitive through the international elite level.
HGC is accepting applications for a highly qualified and energetic women’s gymnastics coach for the Development Program, with a primary focus on beam and floor, for athletes from Level 2 through Level 10. This role oversees athlete development, routine construction, teaching compulsory routines on Beam and Floor for levels 2-5, and developing competitive performance while maintaining a positive and healthy culture.
The role requires a balance of strong technical coaching ability, spotting ability, choreography skills, and coordination of meet registration and USAG meet entry processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates clearly with athletes, parents, coaches, supervisors, and medical staff.
- Create training plans for all levels.
- Manage administrative tasks for competitive team, including the USAG Meet Reservation system and meet entries within the deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach/Demonstrate compulsory floor and beam routines to all compulsory levels 2-5.
- Design and create choreography along with routine construction for all optional levels 6-10.
- Design routines progressively and in coordination with overall training goals
- Spot and assist gymnasts performing level 10 skills on beam and floor but not limited to only these events.
- Support gymnasts through the NCAA recruiting process.
- Help train and supervise incoming instructors to the program’s continued development and success.
- Demonstrates patience and positivity while working effectively with children of diverse ages, backgrounds and experience levels.
COMMUNICATION
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Collaborate and communicate effectively with gymnasts of all ages and levels, parents, coaching staff, supervisors, and recreational coaching staff.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS
- Attend program staff meetings.
- Participate in agency-wide in-service training programs and requirements.
- Ability and willingness for frequent travel throughout the competition seasons (fall and winter/spring). Travel expenses and compensation are paid.
- Workday will consist of working after school hours during the week – no home-schooling program; weekend will consist of Sunday team practice, or competitions during season.
- This is a 40-hour-per week position. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. The full-time benefits package includes membership to the ERJCC fitness center, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Minimum of a HS diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years coaching experience with Level 10s and proven experience developing gymnasts over multiple seasons.
- Proficiency using MS Suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. and internet browsers.
- Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
- Knowledge and experience in the USAG Development Program rules.
- Compliance with USAG Safe Sport requirements and current standing with USAG Professional Memberships, including CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Choreography skills for floor and beam.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs. and work in a physically active, fast-paced environment
Why Choose Us?
Our full‑time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well‑being and long‑term success. This includes competitive pay, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and ongoing opportunities for training and professional development. Team members also receive a free membership along with significant discounts on our programs, adding even more value to being part of our community.