Salary: $18.81 - $24.83 Hourly
Location : City of Thornton; Carpenter Recreation Center, CO
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Job Number: 25139
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Community Programs
Division: Recreation and Golf Temporary
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
WORK HOURS: HOURS VARY
STATUS 2: FLSA NON-EXEMPT
DAYS/HOURS:Monday - Friday 4:30PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
Flexible
We are looking for coaches with experience coaching girls' and/or boys' gymnastics
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and instructs a program to teach fundamentals of a specific sport (including, but not limited to, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, etc.) and/or the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA) track and field, cross-country, tennis or swim team programs to participants of all skill levels from tots to 18 years of age.
Positions in this class are flexibly linked and are normally filled by advancement from Assistant Youth Coach or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.
This is the journey-level class in the Assistant Youth Coach/Youth Coach series. Incumbents entering this class have previous directly related work experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Designs, prepares, plans, and implements drills for practices, workouts, classes, and/or training.
Sets up and tears down equipment as needed.
Monitors participant attendance against rosters to ensure all payments are received. May collect and forward entry forms and birth certificates.
Instructs sport-relevant skills to participants of various ability levels and age groups.
Communicates and enforces facility and class policies and procedures. Ensures all possible safety measures are observed. Identifies and reports any hazards.
Provides excellent customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
Responds to emergency situations as required; maintains and forwards accurate accident and incident reports to supervisor.
Reports any issues and concerns to supervisor.
Attends trainings and meetings as required.
Complies with city and departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
Substitutes for other Coaches as needed.
May coordinate weekly matches.
May lead and/or train other Coaches.
May organize and supervise children's parties at one of the city's recreational facilities, including set-up and decorating.
May be required to work weekends and holidays.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Gymnastics Coach
In addition to duties listed above
Performs appropriate spotting of gymnasts.
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Requires one season of experience as a participant or coach in the applicable sport. College level experience in the specific sport, either playing or coaching is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Gymnastics
In addition to requirements above:
Requires a minimum of two years coaching experience at a competitive level in recreation or a private club; or one year as a city of Thornton Gymnastics Instructor II.
Licensing/Certification Requirements: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certificates, or the ability to obtain both within 30 days of hire.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Gymnastics
In addition to requirements above:
Valid CARA or USAG safety certification or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of the specific sport assignment.
Knowledge of coaching the specific sport being taught.
Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
Skill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities.
Skill in instructing and demonstrating fundamental sports skills to participants of all abilities.
Ability to demonstrate the specific sport being taught.
Ability to effectively teach, lead, and coordinate classes and/or training.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with participants, parents, coaches, sports officials, and the public.
Ability to maintain composure during mentally, physically and emotionally stressful situations.
Ability to provide necessary spotting if assigned gymnastic coaching.
Physical and Mental Requirements: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, make repetitive motions, and repeatedly twist the upper body. The position is considered medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to make general observations; and must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee may be exposed to various indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including being in the sun and heat. The employee may also be subject to loud noise.
TESTING PROCEDURES Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important. Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Retiree Health Savings Plan
- Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
- Short & Long-term Disability Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Multilingual Incentive Pay
- Recreation Pass
- Wellness Program - Learn more
- In-House Training Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Schedules
- Hybrid Schedules
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Please select your current age range:
- Under 16 years of age
- 16 - 17 years old
- 18-years old or older
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Do you have at least two years of coaching experience at a competitive level in a recreation setting or private club? If you answer "Yes" to this question, please be sure that you have listed this experience somewhere in your application or resume even if you are a current or former employee. This is a minimum requirement of the position
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Current or former City of Thornton employee: Do you have at least one year of experience as a City of Thornton Gymnastics Instructor II? If you are not a current or former employee, answer no.
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Do you have any college level experience (either as a participant or coach) in gymnastics?
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Which competitive-level teams have you coached? Please select all that apply.
- Boys' Team
- Girls' Team
- No coaching experience
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Please describe your coaching experience in detail. Please include dates.
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Do you understand that all qualifying experience obtained for this position MUST be listed on your application / resume in order to be considered for hire? Even if you are a current City of Thornton employee.
Required Question