Head Club Coach, Gymnastics - Roger Williams University - Military veterans preferred

Roger Williams University

Location: Bristol, RI Category: Athletics Posted On: Fri May 9 2025 Job Description:

Under the direction of the Fitness Coordinator/Club Sports Director, the Head Club Coach, Gymnastics is responsible for the advisement and training of the club gymnastics team, with the administrative responsibility to develop and teach the various skills, tactics, and routines of the activity. Functions include administration of performance scheduling, routine selection, events, and choreography. The incumbent will accompany the team to scheduled off-campus events and performances.

Coaching/Teaching Duties

Teach and develop sport-specific skills in a successful, safe and prudent manner. Develop routines and choreography for presentation at athletic events and before the public.

Plan and supervise the tryout event, activity, and the selection criteria to identify new members for the programs. Accompany and supervise the team during on or off-campus trips, for the purpose of representing the University.

Coordinate distribution and collection of uniforms and costumes with the equipment office.

Work in conjunction with the Director and other staff to insure and secure practice times and sites and general promotion of the programs.

Train the gymnastics club in the stunt and skills necessary to enter and compete in entering regional competitions.

Create, present, and maintain records of up-to-date routines, practice drills and procedures detailing the desired goals to be achieved.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience in areas related to athletics and coaching, with knowledge of gymnastics skills and formations for college level athletic teams.

Exposure to, and training, in the fundamentals of gymnastics skills.

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with student-athletes and other members of the Athletics Department.

Ability to handle emergencies involving students.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

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