Competitive Team Coach | Part Time
FlipStar Gymnastics Academy
Location
Joliet, Illinois
Salary
$15 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
This position is responsible for managing all daily operations of the Competitive Team program, focusing on the development and growth of the USAG Competitive program. Coaches must deliver high-quality gymnastics instruction emphasizing development, safety, techniques, and participant progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess computer proficiency, specialized knowledge of the USAG code and competitive teams, and the ability to multitask in a friendly environment. Applicants must be 18 or older and capable of obtaining necessary certifications like First Aid/CPR.
Job description
Part-Time | At Will | Non-Exempt
- FlipStar Gymnastics Academy is hiring a Part-Time Competitive Team Coach to support our USAG program. We are looking for either:
- An experienced optional-level coach, or
- A strong cultural fit ready to grow within a competitive environment
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 structured, disciplined, and positive team culture
- Represent FlipStar professionally at meets and events
- Collaborate with leadership and fellow coaches
Administrative communication, billing, enrollment logistics, and front desk responsibilities are handled by dedicated support staff.
WHY FLIPSTAR Many gyms expect competitive coaches to manage parent communication, meet registration, billing issues, and scheduling independently. 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
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 • 2–3 shifts per week • Weekday evenings
- 4:00pm – 8:30pm (Monday–Friday)
- Saturday mornings: 8:00am – 12:30pm
Compensation is based on experience and role contribution.
- MEETS & ADDITIONAL EARNING OPPORTUNITIES Competitive coaches are expected to attend meets throughout the season.
- Meets typically occur on 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.
- Part-time coaches are compensated for meet attendance through our Booster Club.
- Meet compensation is separate from regular hourly pay.
- If a meet replaces a regularly scheduled gym shift, the coach will receive meet compensation but will not receive additional hourly pay from FlipStar for that shift.
- Specific meet 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.
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.
