Intramural Coach-Gymnastics WMS

The Portage Middle School Gymnastics Coach is responsible for organizing developing and leading the middle school gymnastics program. The program provides experienced middle school gymnasts the opportunity to continue athletic development while preparing for future participation at the high school level. Emphasis is placed on skill progression safety sportsmanship leadership and competitive readiness.

The team is designed for athletes with previous gymnastics experience. During the previous season the program consisted of nine student-athletes including eight competitive team members. Many athletes also participate in competitive gymnastics outside of school.

Parent/Athlete Callout Meeting:Wednesday August 13 2026
First Practice:Monday August 17 2026
Practice Schedule:Mondays and Wednesdays 4:006:00 PM
Location:Portage High School Gymnastics Room

The coach will:

• Organize and oversee all aspects of the middle school gymnastics program.
• Conduct safe structured practices focused on skill development conditioning and competition preparation.
• Teach proper gymnastics technique safety standards and progressions for all four events:
  • Vault
  • Uneven Bars
  • Balance Beam
  • Floor Exercise
• Provide vault instruction including sprint mechanics hurdle technique springboard contact blocking body position and safe landings.
• Choreograph and teach competitive routines for bars beam and floor while incorporating middle school requirements and high school-level progressions.
• Provide individualized instruction based on athlete skill level.
• Lead strength flexibility and conditioning activities.
• Prepare athletes through drills routine refinement mock meets and competition readiness training.
• Communicate expectations schedules and updates with athletes families and the Athletic Department.
• Follow all Portage Township Schools and IHSAA/competition guidelines.

The coach will:

• Attend and supervise all scheduled competitions.
• Travel to all away meets as the coach and representative of Portage Township Schools.
• Coordinate warm-ups event rotations lineups and meet logistics.
• Provide coaching support and athlete supervision throughout each competition.
• Communicate meet expectations and timelines with families.

Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from all competitions for their student-athletes.

• September 8 Lake Central
• September 10 Valparaiso
• September 15 LaPorte
• September 24 Merrillville
• October 3 Conference Championship (Valparaiso)

Each competition is approximately four hours including warm-ups competition and awards.

The goals of the program are to:

• Develop athlete confidence leadership and teamwork.
• Improve strength flexibility body awareness and event-specific skills.
• Promote sportsmanship and lifelong participation in athletics.
• Prepare athletes for successful transition to Portage High School Gymnastics.

• Callout Meeting: Approximately 1 hour
• Practices: Approximately 16 practices (32 total hours)
• Competitions: Five meets (approximately 20 total hours)
• Additional responsibilities:
  • Routine choreography and music preparation
  • Practice planning
  • Athlete evaluations
  • Parent communication
  • Meet preparation and lineup coordination

• Established a competitive middle school gymnastics program.
• Fielded nine student-athletes including eight competitive team members during the previous season.
• Earned a 3rd Place Conference Championship finish in the programs first year.
• Created a developmental pathway supporting future success in Portage High School Gymnastics.

The Portage Middle School Gymnastics Coach plays an important role in developing young athletes and building a foundation for the future of Portage High School Gymnastics. Through instruction mentorship and competition preparation the coach provides athletes with a meaningful and competitive experience while helping them develop the skills needed for long-term success.

SALARY: Coaches are paid a stipend according to the season of the assigned sport.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the athletes. Visually able to monitor athletes performance. Sitting standing for periods of time lifting reaching and may require carrying of equipment (up to 50 pounds).

DISCLAIMER:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustiveand may change as determined by the needs of the employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school employee is expected to adhere to and agrees toadhere to PTSCore Values the PTS Strategic Plan as well as all PTS District policiesand guidelines including but not limited to the civility policy.