Principal Coach & Program Specialist

Overview:

The Principal Coach & Program Specialist is a full-time position. We offer a competitive compensation with a hourly range of $20.46 +, based on experience and qualifications. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, 457 plan(s), IMRF Pension, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, sick time and personal days.

Hours: Weekday nights and weekends are required. You will be required to work more hours due to competitions or to cover for absent staff.

Job Purpose:
To plan quality gymnastics and related programs as well as provide quality instruction servicing a wide range of ages and ability levels.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare for and coach USAG boys team program levels 10 for competitions.
• Instruct recreational gymnastics programs and activities in connection with the Revenue Departments program portfolio
• Ensure safe participant use of the facility and equipment
• Prepares and delivers class lesson plans within gymnastics program and related program standards
• Evaluates, documents and communicates participant skill attainment and progress, as well as, oversees all part-time coaches regarding the skills evaluation process
• Inventories and maintains equipment and supplies for programs and facility, recommending and justifying the need for the purchase of new and additional equipment
• Responsible for ongoing evaluation of programs, services and facilities under his or her area of responsibility
• Responsible for general maintenance/cleanliness of all Gymnastics and Recreation Center areas
• Investigates and acts upon requests, suggestions, and complaints for gymnastics and related program students and parents
• Attends staff meetings as needed or requested and offers productive contributions
• Develop and accomplish professional and personal goals on an annual basis

Additional Functions:

• Perform office/clerical tasks as needed including registration, data entry, inputting program masters, inventory, record keeping, written reports, purchase orders and program rosters
• Conducts regular safety inspections as assigned of program areas and equipment
• Assists with the implementation of a preventative maintenance program for the care and replacement of gymnastics equipment
• Creates a comfortable and safe environment for the participants before, during and after program periods
• Researches new program ideas and recommends improvements
• Performs other projects as assigned, including but not limited to working special events and coaching at off-site competitions
• Serves on assigned committees upon request (i.e. Safety, Customer Service etc.)
• Attends Park Board meetings upon request to provide information as deemed necessary
• Communicates any program deviations to Programs & Operations Manager and customer service staff as needed
• Survey customers for feedback and ideas
• Available during unassigned hours as needed
• Identifies and addresses daily challenges as they arise and communicates/reports said challenges and actions taken as appropriate to the Programs & Operations Manager
• Follow established purchasing procedures, procurement card procedures and utilization of the purchase order system
• Spots program participants as they use gymnastics equipment as needed
• Prepare incid