Job Objective: Primary responsibility of this position is to teach people of all ages and abilities the fundamentals of gymnastics within a fun and safe environment, to promote good health and fitness, and to assist in continuing progress of all participants within their ability level.
COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create effective, healthy, positive and productive relationship with participants.
- Coach participants by following the professional coaching standards and principles of Gymnastics Canada Long-term Athlete Development Plan.
- Adhere to Gymnastics Canada, Gymnastics BC and Okanagan Gymnastics Centre policies and procedures.
- Create class lesson plans that teach skills which are ability appropriate and fall within your certification level.
- Ensure a safe workplace for all participants, coaches and staff.
- Support participants in their desire to learn through correction, motivation and spotting.
- Provide an inclusive environment for participants to succeed.
ADMINISTRATION
- Ensure accurate record of all payroll information, including hours for each pay period.
- Distribute information to participants as required.
- Keep up to date class lists marking participant’s attendance for each class.
- Complete participant report cards, mid-session and end of session.
- Plan and attend internal and external meetings as required.
- Promote all club events and functions as they occur.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
- Promote gymnastics and Okanagan Gymnastics Centre in the community.
- Support Okanagan Gymnastics Centre’s fundraising efforts through participation, promotion and leadership.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all children
- Detect, minimize and report any hazardous conditions, practices and behaviours in the workplace to the Director of Operations.
COMMUNICATION
- Ensure skilled, regular and effective communication occurs with participants, parents, colleagues and stakeholders of the organization
- Answer routine questions from the public and educate them about programs available at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre