JOB OPENING:
Looking for Rec Gymnastics Instructor.
From handstands and cartwheels to back handsprings, front support to front hip circle.
Hours: 25-30+ hours per week
Pay rate: $13-16 / hr
Location: Central Illinois along Rt 80
Rural community approx 80 miles from Chicago...
Our gym has been open for four years. We have finally built our team program up & are seeing our first homegrown team members this past year.
We just lost 3 L4 girls to the "gym down the street" (about 40+ miles away since we are in the boondocks). Two of these girls just won 1st and 2nd...
A few years ago I opened my own gym. The gym that I previously coached for went through a rough time. The owner was trying to rebuild the team (the previous coaches left and opened their own gym about 40 miles away), (s)he had taken on cheerleading at the local high school, and had opened...
A parent came to me and told me that she wanted a different coaching style for her compulsory gymnast. I understood, gave the child a hug, and told her to work hard at her new gym. The parent also wanted to leave her rec gymnast at our gym. Struck me as a little odd, but not wanted to say...
I am a relatively new gym about 80 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois, that's growing rapidly. We are gaining about 100-150 student per year. Right now, I coach the team (currently levels 4-6) on my own and have a few rec coaches.
Can anyone tell me... where do you find experienced coaches...
Just curious...
What are the requirements to move through the levels at YOUR gym. I know USAG requirements. For example: some gyms use score requirements; others use skill requirements; others a combination of both.