Job Overview

Lead Recreational Gymnastics Coach

Elite Gymnastics Academy – Oakville, Ontario

Employment Type: Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract (6 months), with strong potential for extension/permanent employment

Elite Gymnastics Academy is a growing recreational gymnastics club in Oakville dedicated to providing children with a safe, positive and encouraging environment where they can develop gymnastics skills, confidence and a lifelong love of movement.

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Lead Recreational Gymnastics Coach to join our growing coaching team.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, has a strong recreational gymnastics background and is comfortable independently leading classes and taking responsibility for a gym shift when required.

Responsibilities

- Independently coach recreational gymnastics classes for children of varying ages and abilities
- Create engaging, structured and age-appropriate lesson plans
- Teach proper gymnastics fundamentals, progressions and techniques
- Safely spot athletes as appropriate
- Manage class rotations and maintain an organized training environment
- Provide positive, constructive feedback to athletes
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment
- Assist junior coaches and coaching assistants during classes
- Help ensure equipment is safely set up and put away
- Communicate professionally with parents when required
- Take attendance and assist with basic class administration
- Provide coverage for other coaches when available
- Assist with birthday parties, camps, open gyms and special programming when required
- Support the Operations Lead and ownership with the smooth operation of the gym
- Act as a responsible senior team member during assigned shifts

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have previous gymnastics coaching experience
- Have experience coaching children in a recreational gymnastics environment




- Have strong knowledge of basic gymnastics skills and progressions
- Be comfortable independently managing a group of athletes
- Demonstrate strong safety awareness and good judgment
- Be dependable and punctual
- Communicate professionally with athletes, parents and fellow coaches
- Be comfortable supporting and mentoring younger assistant coaches
- Have a positive attitude and genuinely enjoy working with children

NCCP Gymnastics Foundations training in the appropriate discipline(s) is strongly preferred. Candidates must have the appropriate training before independently coaching where required.

Current First Aid/CPR and applicable Safe Sport training are considered solid assets and may be required depending on responsibilities.

Availability

We are looking for coaches with consistent availability during some combination of:

- Weekday afternoons and evenings
- Fridays
- Saturdays
- Sundays

Approximately 10–20+ hours per week are initially available, with the potential for additional hours as our winter and future programming expands.

Preference may be given to candidates who can consistently commit to multiple days each week.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly compensation
- Consistent scheduled hours
- Opportunities for additional coaching hours
- Opportunities to grow into leadership and operational positions
- A positive and family-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to help develop new programs
- Coaching development and mentorship opportunities
- A growing academy where strong team members can take on greater responsibility over time

We value coaches who are reliable, professional and invested in the experience of our athletes and families.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your gymnastics experience, coaching qualifications/certifications and current weekly availability.

We look forward to meeting you.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Recreational Gymnastics Coach (Oakville)
🏢 Elite Gymnastics Academy
📍 Oakville