POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Girls’ Gymnastics Coach - Varsity & Middle School (grades 5-8)

Saint Ann’s seeks an experienced coach for the winter (high school varsity) and spring (middle school) seasons of gymnastics. Qualified candidates must have previous coaching or competitive experience, and be able to spot skills on floor, uneven bars, vaulting, and balance beam. Choreography experience is strongly preferred.

 The Saint Ann’s high school varsity team will begin practices in early November, with three–four meets expected to take place in the month of January. The season concludes in early February. Middle school practices will have a slight overlap, depending on the number of registrants. The middle school season will begin in January and run through late April or early May, with three–four intrasquad meets toward the end of the season.

• Practices for high school varsity are expected to run four–five days per week after school (generally for 90 minutes between 3:30–6:30 p.m. depending on student schedules), with the potential for one practice at 7:00 a.m. each week.

• Middle school practices are expected to run five days per week after school (generally for 90 minutes between 2:45–6:00 p.m. depending on student schedules).

ABOUT SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL

Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and nearly 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the school. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholding the Saint Ann’s mission statement
• Communicating effectively with parents/guardians, players, athletic directors, athletic trainers, and school administration
• Assisting and/or leading practices of up to 14 participants through warm-ups, skill development, and conditioning

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Maintain certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, USA Gymnastics Safety & Risk Management, and Head Injury Management
• Ability to safely and competently spot and direct various gymnastics skills on each of the four women’s disciplines
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and value of physical fitness and wellness
• Demonstrate an accurate, current knowledge of various movement concepts and sport-specific skills and strategies as well as health-related fitness concepts
• A strong passion for sharing your love of movement and physical activity with students of all ages is essential
• Incorporate a variety of teaching methods to accommodate multiple learning styles
• Use positive motivation to create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment which fosters self-esteem
• Create a joyful, stimulating learning experience in which to engage the students
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

COMPENSATION

This is a part-time exempt faculty position position with no benefits. Salary range of $8,000–$10,000, depending on experience, for coaching both teams.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume using this link. Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Position availability is dependent on registration; if athlete registration numbers are too low to field a team, the program will not run during its respective season. The coaching stipend will be adjusted accordingly. Anticipated start date of early November. Position is open until filled. 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Saint Ann’s School admits students of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

About Saint Ann's School

Saint Ann’s School is a leading independent not for profit school located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student, free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a passion for learning and to sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by offering talented students instruction shaped by creative and dedicated faculty, forming a true community of learners from pre-Kindergarten through high school. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 300, and nearly 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. Occupying space in seven separate buildings clustered in Brooklyn Heights, Saint Ann’s draws most of its students from Brooklyn and Manhattan. Saint Ann’s is known for its commitment to an education that brings together passionate and talented teacher...s with gifted and motivated students; Saint Ann’s students excel in academic disciplines and the arts. Our students are the frequent recipients of national awards and recognition for their accomplishments as scholars and artists, and our graduates (who now number more than 2,000) matriculate at the nation’s most selective colleges and universities and have distinguished themselves as writers, poets, musicians, actors, lawyers, physicians, and teachers, among many other professions. Our faculty include authors and scholars, artists, composers, performers, and filmmakers. Our parent body is accomplished, diverse, and committed to the unique educational mission of Saint Ann’s, and our alumni retain profound connections and loyalty to the School.

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