Assistant Coach Womens Gymnastics

Position Details

Posting Summary

College Intercollegiate Athletics-DIV Executive Area Intercollegiate Athletics Department Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1590P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade C01 Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies General Summary

Effectively coach, teach, prepare, positively motivate and mentor student-athletes for Academic, Athletics and Life successes.

Major Duties

• Coach student-athletes in gymnastics while preparing them for competition at the major college level.
• Spot student-athletes on gymnastics apparatuses and floor exercise at practices and competitions.
• Develop and implement effective practice plans to maximize athletic performance throughout the season.
• Teach, mentor, and support student-athletes in areas including mental wellness, time management, teamwork, and social development to promote academic and life success.
• Assist the Head Coach with overall program management and assigned coaching responsibilities.
• Utilize game and practice film, practice evaluations, strength and conditioning assessments, statistical analysis, and industry best practices to design and execute effective training plans.
• Continuously evaluate student-athlete performance and adjust instruction to improve skills, knowledge, and competitive outcomes.
• Identify, evaluate, scout, recruit, and interview prospective student-athletes and their parents/guardians.
• Support recruiting efforts to attract high-quality student-athletes who align with program and University standards.
• Maintain full knowledge of and strict compliance with University, MAC, and NCAA rules and regulations related to coaching, recruiting, and intercollegiate competition.
• Complete administrative duties such as fundraising support, budget assistance, team travel planning, equipment coordination, NCAA CARA documentation, recruiting schedules, housing and meal coordination, and preseason training camp planning.
• Collaborate with University administrators and faculty to ensure student-athletes meet academic requirements and progress toward graduation.
• Uphold academic, ethical, and moral integrity while advocating for the well-being of student-athletes.
• Participate in fundraising, alumni relations, public relations, and media events as requested to promote the program and University.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the athletic department and contribute to the overall success of student-athletes and the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level, USAG/Elite or International level.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising student athletes to attain their maximum level of academic and athletic performance and to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality program.
• USAG Safety Certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level, USAG/Elite or International level.
• Proven ability to teach and spot elite-level gymnastics skills.
• One year of recruiting experience, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of gymnastics training techniques and strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Compliance rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• This is a one-year terminal position.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-coaches.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Heavy work frequently working in difficult work positions or with physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials greater than 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year of relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level, USAG/Elite or International level?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you demonstrated effectiveness in recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating, and supervising student athletes to attain their maximum level of academic and athletic performance, and to compete successfully against major college competition in a quality program?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you USAG Safety Certified?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a master's degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have three years of relevant experience at the NCAA Division I level, USAG/Elite or International level?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have proven ability to teach and spot elite-level gymnastics skills?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year of recruiting experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of gymnastics training techniques and strategies?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to demonstrate knowledge of NCAA Compliance rules and regulations?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have strong communication and organizational skills?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other