Gymnastics Assistant Coach & Director of Operations
University of Pennsylvania
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Nov-24
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Salary: $37,220 - $42,000
Categories:
Coaching
Coaching - Gymnastics
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details:
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: JR00099418
Reporting directly to the Head Coach of Women’s Gymnastics, this position will coach on 1-2 gymnastics events; oversee daily team operations of the women’s gymnastics program; manage all program logistics, including recruiting travel, team travel, team meals; provide administrative support to the other coaches; supervise team of student managers; organize all program scheduling; assist with alumni relations, community service, mentoring program, equipment ordering, and budget management.
Operations: Plan and organize all aspects of team travel for competitions – hotel accommodations, meal planning, transportation, etc. Team calendar management in Teamworks platform Weekly reporting to compliance for CARA log Assist with planning and organization of team community service Assist with gymnast/mentor pairing and ongoing mentoring program management Assist with fundraising efforts with the Penn Champions Club Assist with home competition planning (operations, marketing, ticketing, judges’ c contracts) Assist with budget management
Coaching: 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
Recruiting: Evaluate and develop relationships with prospective student-athletes Plan and organize all aspects of unofficial and official visits
Bachelor's Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years of related experience in coaching, operations, and/or administration. Previous coaching experience preferred; gymnastics experience as an NCAA athlete will be considered. Experience coaching Vault and Floor Exercise preferred. Choreography and/or dance background preferred.
Excellent organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills and awareness of technology; knowledge of social media preferred. Ability to work evenings and weekends required. Ability to travel required. Valid driver’s license required.
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Employers By State in 2021.
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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous re...tirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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