Assistant Coach, Gymnastics
University of Pennsylvania
•$44,770 - $52,500•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience coaching gymnastics or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Spotting and choreography experience a plus.
- 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.
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/alumnae mentor pairing and ongoing mentoring program management; and fundraising efforts with the Penn Champions Club
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- generous retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
