Gymnastics Coordinator NEW

Evergreen, Colorado
Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Job Description Job Description

Gymnastics Coordinator

Reports To: Recreation Supervisor – Gymnastics
Location: Wulf Recreation Center, 5300 S Olive Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible

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Position Summary

The Gymnastics Coordinator plays a key role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging experience for participants and families. This position combines hands-on coaching with program coordination responsibilities, including curriculum development, staff support, scheduling, and program administration.

Working closely with the Recreation Supervisor – Gymnastics, the Coordinator helps deliver high-quality classes, camps, and special events while fostering skill development, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead engaging gymnastics classes, camps, special events, and recreation programs for participants of varying ages and abilities.
• Create fun, age-appropriate lesson plans, themes, and skill progressions that support participant growth and confidence.
• Teach and demonstrate gymnastics fundamentals using safe spotting techniques and current industry standards.
• Help gymnasts build skills through positive coaching, encouragement, and individualized feedback.
• Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that promotes teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love of movement.
• Set up, inspect, organize, and maintain equipment and gym spaces to ensure a safe and positive participant experience.
• Respond appropriately to accidents or injuries, administer first aid within certification scope, and complete required incident documentation.
• Build strong relationships with participants and families by communicating program information, celebrating progress, and addressing questions or concerns.
• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, participation, scheduling, and program operations.
• Utilize registration systems, scheduling software, and other department technology tools to support daily operations.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and supporting part-time instructors, aides, and substitute staff.
• Provide coaching and guidance to instructors on spotting techniques, curriculum implementation, and instructional best practices.
• Coordinate substitute coverage and provide instructional support as needed to ensure program continuity.
• Assist with program promotion through seasonal advertising, website updates, family communications, and special events.
• Assist with program administration, including budget tracking, participation reporting, and evaluation of current and future program offerings.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, clinics, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, staff, and community members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in gymnastics fundamentals, skill progressions, spotting techniques, and current safety standards.
• Understanding of child development principles and age-appropriate instructional practices for preschool and school-age participants.
• Familiarity with recreation programming, including classes, camps, special events, and participant engagement strategies.
• Working knowledge of District policies, procedures, and customer service expectations.
• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to train, coach, and support part-time instructors, aides, and substitute staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including professional phone etiquette.
• A positive, relationship-focused approach to customer service and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, registration systems, scheduling platforms, and other department software.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail when responding to safety concerns, participant needs, and operational challenges.
• Flexibility to adapt instruction and communication styles to meet the needs of participants with varying ages, abilities, and learning styles.
• Skilled at teaching gymnastics techniques safely and effectively while supporting participant growth and achievement.
• Success working independently while collaborating effectively with teammates, participants, and families.
• Comfort working in an indoor recreation environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and varied schedules as needed.

Required Training, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of program coordination experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of gymnastics coaching experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Current KAT Safety Certification through USA Gymnastics or equivalent certification.
• Current MELPD certification through USA Gymnastics.

Company Description Evergreen Park & Recreation District is a fast-paced, dynamic Special District supported by a vibrant, engaged community. We offer high-quality programs, top-notch facilities, and beautiful parks-all set in the midst of thousands of acres of breathtaking open space.

The EPRD team provides opportunities for growth, development, and training. Each team member plays a key role in serving the Evergreen community, making the work both rewarding and fun. Each day, we have the privilege of bringing joy to our patrons and making a difference through play, wellness, and connection. Company Description Evergreen Park & Recreation District is a fast-paced, dynamic Special District supported by a vibrant, engaged community. We offer high-quality programs, top-notch facilities, and beautiful parks-all set in the midst of thousands of acres of breathtaking open space. The EPRD team provides opportunities for growth, development, and training. Each team member plays a key role in serving the Evergreen community, making the work both rewarding and fun. Each day, we have the privilege of bringing joy to our patrons and making a difference through play, wellness, and connection.