Assistant Gymnastics Coach
Kent State
Location
Kent, Ohio
Salary
$40,000 - $43,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Assistant Gymnastics Coach will assist the Head Coach in training, conditioning, and developing the skills of student athletes. Responsibilities also include recruiting, scouting opponents, counseling athletes, and participating in fundraising activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of collegiate coaching experience. Proficiency in NCAA and Mid-American Conference regulations is required, along with the ability to work non-traditional hours.
Job description
Job Title
Assistant Gymnastics Coach
Physical Location
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary
$40,000 - $43,000
Basic Function
Assist Head Gymnastics Coach in coaching, recruiting, counseling, conditioning, and training of intercollegiate gymnastics team. Reports to Head Gymnastics Coach.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable
Examples of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following
Assist in coaching the gymnastics team; utilize coaching and teaching methods to develop student athletes' skills and teamwork; analyze performance of student athletes; scout opponents.
Assist in the development of team strategy; analyze performance of student athletes.
Scout and recruit student athletes.
Counsel and advise student athletes with personal and academic problems.
Assist in fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program.
May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in collegiate coaching or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a total of six years which includes coaching gymnastics levels 9 to Elite.
License/Certification
Knowledge Of: National Collegiate Athletics Association and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations
Skill In: Training or instructing student athletes Interpersonal communication
Ability To: Analyze situations and develop solutions Travel Work non-traditional hours
Preferred Qualifications: – if applicable:
Assessments: Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Typically requires balance, strength, flexibility and endurance sufficient to demonstrate, teach and develop skills of student athletes. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off campus frequently. May work varied hours to include evenings and weekends during peak periods.
Working Schedule
Additional Information
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
