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Gymnastics Coach
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 20 - 25
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
7 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About the Role:
IK Gymnastics in North Centerone of Chicagos safest and most family-friendly neighborhoodsis looking for positive reliable people to join our coaching staff. Due to high demand and growing waitlists we are continuously expanding our programs and adding coaches at every experience level.
No experience Start with a 40-hour paid training period ($17/hr) then immediately move to $20$25/hr once training is complete. Youll work alongside experienced coaches as a class assistant before leading your own classes. Experienced coaches receive higher starting pay and a faster path to leadingall coaches shadow our current staff to learn IKs structure before coaching on their own. Applicants ages 15 and up are welcome. Work permits required for
those under 18.
Compensation & Benefits:
IK Gymnastics in North Centerone of Chicagos safest and most family-friendly neighborhoodsis looking for positive reliable people to join our coaching staff. Due to high demand and growing waitlists we are continuously expanding our programs and adding coaches at every experience level.
No experience Start with a 40-hour paid training period ($17/hr) then immediately move to $20$25/hr once training is complete. Youll work alongside experienced coaches as a class assistant before leading your own classes. Experienced coaches receive higher starting pay and a faster path to leadingall coaches shadow our current staff to learn IKs structure before coaching on their own. Applicants ages 15 and up are welcome. Work permits required for
those under 18.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $17/hr during 40-hour paid training period.
- $20$25/hr immediately after training based on experience.
- $40000/year full-time salary at 32 hrs/week.
- Full-time benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA PTO and Paid Sick Leave.
- Pay increases over time based on experience reliability and the value you bring. All experience levels have room to grow.
Schedule:
- MondaySaturday (Sundays closed). Most coaching takes place weekday evenings (3:308:00 PM during the school year 3:307:30 PM in summer) and Saturdays (8:30 AM5:00 PM school year 8:30 AM2:00 PM summercoaches work morning midday or afternoon shifts).
- Weekday morning preschool classes are also available for coaches who enjoy working with younger childrenthese are staffed based on interest not assigned by default. Part-time schedules are flexible from 2 to 6 days per week. We build schedules around your availability and preferences wherever possible.
What We Look For:
- Positive patient and encouraging role model for children.
- Comfortable working with kids of all ages in an active environment.
- Reliable and consistentour families count on you showing up.
- Eager to learn and grow regardless of prior experience.
- Gymnastics or coaching experience is valued and may result in higher starting pay but it is not required.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead or assist gymnastics classes for students ranging from toddlers to competitive athletes.
- Spot students safely and help set up and break down equipment for each class.
- Create a supportive energetic and fun environment for every student.
- Communicate with parents and guardians in a professional and friendly manner.
- Complete a brief end-of-shift facility reset (20 minutes) as needed: put away mats wipe down equipment and tidy your work area. This is a standard part of the full-time role and may be assigned to part-time staff as needed.
- This role is physically active. Coaches should be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation including regular standing walking lifting children during spotting and moving mats and equipment throughout their shift.
After Youre Hired:The following are required after an offer is extended (not to apply):
- Fingerprint background check (required by Illinois law for childrens facilities) which IK Gymnastics will reimburse the cost of.
- SafeSport Certification (free online course). The following are required depending on extent of responsibilities typically for coaches traveling to meets and full-time staff. IK Gymnastics fully covers the cost of each:
- USAG Membership & Safety Certification
- CPR & First Aid training offered on-site (not required but available at no cost when held).
How to Apply:
Email your resume to References are welcome but not requiredstrong references can influence your starting pay and position. Well guide you through the rest.
IK Gymnastics 2500 W Bradley Pl Chicago IL 60618
IK Gymnastics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
Email your resume to References are welcome but not requiredstrong references can influence your starting pay and position. Well guide you through the rest.
IK Gymnastics 2500 W Bradley Pl Chicago IL 60618
IK Gymnastics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
