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title: Senior Gymnastics Coach at Dominique Dawes Academy
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| **Company** | Dominique Dawes Academy |
| **Location** | Silver Spring, MD |
| **Salary** | $24/hr - $28/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 |
## Description

The Senior Gymnastics Coach for recreational gymnastics programming is responsible for delivering high-energy, engaging, and safe classes for athletes of all ages and skill levels. This role works closely with the General and Program Managers to support coach development, execute programming, and provide hands-on instruction.

The Senior Coach plays a key role in advancing the Dominique Dawes Academy’s mission to empower every child through movement in a positive, encouraging, and structured environment. Senior Coaches are expected to cultivate a fun, disciplined learning atmosphere that promotes confidence, coordination, strength, and teamwork.

**Key Responsibilities** 

- Partner with the Program Manager and General Manager to refine lesson plans, evaluate program effectiveness, and implement improvements.
- Support gym management with the rollout of new lesson plans, equipment changeovers, and any scheduling needs.
- Serve as the point person for program-specific events and showcases, where applicable.
- Model exemplary coaching practices and positive athlete engagement.
- Assist with onboarding and training new coaches, providing ongoing support, guidance and performance feedback as needed.
- Collaborate with teammates and management to ensure smooth class transitions, rotations, and overall facility operations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment, including setup and breakdown of equipment.
- Monitor programming and class flow through regular on-floor presence; respond promptly to support needs, injuries, or safety concerns in accordance with gym protocols.
- Ensure all classes adhere to established safety policies, procedures, and coaching standards.
- Instruct weekly gymnastics classes for preschool, beginner, and intermediate-level athletes as assigned.
- Attend required staff training sessions, team meetings, seasonal evaluations, and special events.
- Uphold and model the academy’s core values of respect, teamwork, and excellence in all interactions.
- May be assigned manager on duty for various shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Core Competencies**

- High-energy, engaging, and positive coaching style
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Dependable, punctual, and consistent in attendance and performance
- Demonstrates patience, positivity, and the ability to work effectively with children of diverse ages and backgrounds
- Ability to adapt instruction to meet different learning styles and physical abilities
- Clear and effective communication skills via phone, email, and in person
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and solution-focused

- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Experience working with children in instructional, athletic, or recreational settings (preferred)
- Background in cheerleading, gymnastics, or another movement-based discipline (required)
- CPR/AED, First Aid, and SafeSport certified or willingness to obtain (required)

**Work Schedule & Environment**

- Primarily weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends, with occasional daytime hours during the week for classes.
- Classes are held in an indoor gym environment with frequent interaction with children and families

**Physical Requirements**

- Ability to demonstrate physical skills and actively engage with students
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, and moving equipment
- Must be able to spot athletes safely and provide physical assistance as needed
- Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs. and work in a physically active, fast-paced environment

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
## Skills

- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Onboarding
- SafeSport Certification
- Performance Management
- Patient Handling
- Event Planning
- Teamwork
- Machine Changeover
- Interpersonal Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Employee Training
- Facility Management
- Gymnastics Coaching
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid
- Communication
- Coaching
- Setup and Breakdown

## How to Apply

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