Director of Recreational Gymnastics

Director of Recreational GymnasticsEastern Pennsylvania | Full-Time | On-Site | Salary Commensurate with Experience1,200 Kids. One Program. Your Leadership.A internationally recognized gymnastics organization in Eastern Pennsylvania is looking for the person who can lead a recreational gymnastics program serving approximately 1,200 children every year.This is not a job for someone who simply wants to coach gymnastics.And it's not a job for someone who wants to sit in an office and manage from a distance.You will own the program.The people.The coaching.The curriculum.The schedules.The standards.The athlete progression.The parent experience.And the problems that inevitably come with running a large gymnastics program.Your job is simple to describe: Make the program better.Better coaches.Better classes.Better athlete progression.Better organization.Better experiences for children and parents.And a stronger program because you're leading it.What You'll Be Responsible For:You will be responsible for the overall quality and day-to-day operation of the recreational gymnastics program.That means:Leading, mentoring, and developing the recreational coaching staffSetting clear expectations and holding people accountableBuilding and maintaining class curriculum and instructional standardsManaging schedules, staffing, and class coverageTraining and onboarding new instructorsDeveloping lead instructors and future program leadersWatching classes and providing coaches with meaningful feedbackOverseeing athlete evaluation, placement, and progressionMaintaining a safe, organized, positive, and professional environmentWorking with administrative staff on enrollment, placement, and program logisticsImproving the experience children and parents have with the programSupporting athlete retention and program growthFinding problems, fixing them, and creating systems that prevent them from happening againYou won't be expected to do everything yourself. You will be expected to make sure it gets done.Here's How You'll Know You're WinningKids want to come back.Parents can see their children progressing.Parents feel their children are noticed, important, appreciated, and looked after.Coaches know what's expected of them.Coaches become better because you lead them.Classes start with the right staff, the right plan, and the right standards.Problems don't sit around waiting for someone else to solve them.And month after month, the program gets stronger.You Must Know GymnasticsThis part is non-negotiable.You must have a meaningful gymnastics background to be considered for this position.You need to understand gymnastics well enough to walk onto the floor and know the difference between a class that is merely happening and a class that is being coached well.You should understand:Gymnastics fundamentals and skill progressionsRecreational class structureSafe and effective instructionAthlete evaluation and placementCoach developmentHow to create progression without sacrificing the child's experiencePrevious experience as a Recreational Gymnastics Director is helpful.It is not mandatory. A gymnastics background is.The Person We're Looking ForYou take ownership.You don't need someone constantly telling you what to do next.You see a problem and address it.You can lead people without needing everyone to like every decision you make.You can have difficult conversations when necessary.You're organized enough to manage a lot of moving pieces without allowing details to fall through the cracks.You understand that great gymnastics instruction matters — but so does how a child and parent feel when they walk out the door.And you get satisfaction from building something that performs better because you were there to lead it.CompensationSalary commensurate with experience.The right candidate will be compensated based on the experience, leadership ability, and value they bring to the position.This Is a Big JobApproximately 1,200 children each year will come through this program.Behind those children are parents trusting the organization with something very important to them.And behind the program are coaches who need leadership, direction, development, and standards.That's the opportunity.If you're looking for a position where you can simply show up, coach some classes, and go home, this probably isn't it.If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a significant gymnastics program, develop people, raise standards, and build something you're proud to lead, we'd like to hear from you.Applications for this confidential search are being managed through Elite Sports Careers.Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

Employee discountHealth insuranceOpportunities for advancementPaid time offRelocation assistanceWork Location: In person