Overview

Employer : Club Planet Rhythmics Society

Business Address : 411 3980 Inlet Cres., North Vancouver, BC, V7G 2P9

Job Title: Competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach
Terms of Employment – Full-time (30 hours per week).
Salary:  from $37 to $40  per hour (based on experience)

Location of Work: 428 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC.

  • Training might take place at different gyms in the Metro Vancouver Area.
  • Travel to competitive events in other Canadian provinces, USA as required.

Language requirements: English

Employment Requirements:

  • Education and Qualifications: at least a vocational diploma or certificate, preferably in sports education, preferably in the field of gymnastics. Any education in the field of childhood education is a plus.
  • Work Experience: Preferably gymnastics background 10+ years (competing at the international level), and at least 3 years of experience in gymnastics coaching encompassing international-level competitions, training camps, and related activities.
  • Technical skills: Ability to show the correct technique of the elements of the body and the apparatus skills. Ability to perform with the students on the shows and galas.
  • Soft skills: Ability to work patiently and effectively with children and youth; strong communication and motivational skills; creates a positive and supportive training environment.

Job Description:

  • Coach gymnasts registered with Planet Rhythmics.
  • Choreograph competitive routines of the gymnasts.
  • Organize the competitive season training, programs, schedules, and goals.
  • Create strategies for competition, design choreographies, and guide gymnasts during competition events.
  • Assess and review the performance of gymnasts and adjust training programs accordingly.
  • Teach ballet and conditioning routines to gymnasts during regular training sessions.
  • Prepare routines for two major gymnastics shows per year: Winter and Summer concerts.
  • Find, choose, and edit special music pieces for the performance routines.
  • Assist in organizing training camps (spring and summer camps)
  • Prepare gymnasts mentally for competitions.
  • Learn the Code of Points of the International Gymnastics Federation to provide knowledge in creating and mastering competitive routines.
  • Accompany competitive gymnasts to competitions at various destinations, supervise them, prepare for competition and provide guidance and support before, during and after performances.
  • Complete all required courses for the British Columbia Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Federation (BCRSGF) to achieve the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) requirements.
  • Demonstrate good ethics in communication with gymnasts, their parents, and colleagues.
  • Other Responsibilities:
    • Set up the rental gyms before the training sessions.
    • Clean up the rental gyms after the training sessions.

Contact information:

Club Planet Rhythmic Society
411 3980 Inlet Crescent North Vancouver BC
+1(604) 728-6351
natasha@planetr.ca

How to Apply:  Send your resume and cover letter to natasha@planetr.ca