Competitive Team Coach | Full Time
FlipStar Gymnastics Academy
Location
Joliet, Illinois
Salary
$43,160 - $45,760 / YEAR
Quick overview
This position manages all daily operations for the Competitive Team program, focusing on the development and growth of the USAG Competitive program, including staff, scheduling, and operations. Competitive Coaches are responsible for delivering high-quality gymnastics coaching with an emphasis on development, safety, techniques, and progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have over three years of experience coaching competitive programs and be at least 18 years old, possessing proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and industry-specific technology like iClass Pro. Required attributes include specialized knowledge of the USAG code, the ability to multitask, and an outgoing, friendly personality suitable for a family-friendly environment.
Job description
Full-Time | At Will | Exempt
- FlipStar Gymnastics Academy is hiring a Competitive Team Coach to join our USAG program. We are looking for either:
- An experienced optional-level coach, or
- A strong cultural fit ready to grow into higher-level coaching
At FlipStar, coaching is treated as a professional role. Our competitive coaches focus on athlete development, progression, team culture, and not administrative overload.
- THE ROLE
- Deliver high-quality gymnastics instruction with strong emphasis on technique, safety, and progression
- Contribute to athlete development within the USAG pathway
- Support positive, structured team culture
- Represent FlipStar professionally at meets and events
- Collaborate with leadership on program alignment and growth
Administrative communication, billing, enrollment logistics, and front desk responsibilities are handled by dedicated support staff.
WHY FLIPSTAR Many gyms expect competitive coaches to manage all parent communication, meet registrations, billing issues, and scheduling alone. That is not our model.
We operate with
- Dedicated administrative support
- Defined leadership structure
- Two purpose-built facilities (Rec Campus and Team Campus)
- Systems designed to reduce burnout and create stability
COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE This is a full-time salaried position compensated depending on experience. While some programs may advertise higher hourly rates, those roles often require coaches to carry full operational responsibility independently.
FlipStar invests heavily in
- Administrative infrastructure
- Paid Leave and Sick Pay for FTE's
- Health benefit options
- Professional development
- Structured growth pathways
- A stable, organized work environment
See more benefit and perk information by visiting
https://flipstargymnastics.com/careers/
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years competitive coaching experience
- Optional-level experience preferred but not required
- Strong knowledge of USAG Code and athlete progression
- Professional leadership presence
- Comfortable using Google Workspace and industry software such as iClassPro
- Ability to collaborate within a structured coaching team
- First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Schedule
- Paid for 40 hours per week
- 38 hours a week scheduled
- 5 evenings per week (4:00pm – 9pm)
- 1 weekday morning (9am – 2:00pm)
- Saturday morning (8:00am – 12:30pm)
- Additional support, maintenance and administrative hours flexible
- MEETS, ADDITIONAL EARNING OPPORTUNITIES & SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS Competitive coaches are expected to attend meets throughout the season.
- Meets typically take place over weekends and may include Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Assignment priority is given to the coach leading the event and/or the coach with greater tenure within the company.
- Coaches are compensated for meet attendance.
- Meet compensation is supported through our Booster Club and is paid in addition to base salary.
- Specific compensation details are discussed during the interview process.
- Private lesson opportunities are available outside of the employees scheduled hours.
- Participation in private lessons is optional and not required.
ADVANCEMENT FlipStar promotes from within based on athlete results, reliability, leadership, and long-term commitment. Equal Opportunity Employer FlipStar Gymnastics Academy considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
