Recreational Coach Galaxy Gymnastics Empowering Children Through Athletics

Location: Galaxy Sports Group, Inc. | Bakersfield, CA

Reports to: Program Director

Schedule: Flexible Weekday Evenings and Saturday Mornings

Compensation: $18-$22 per hour Start: October 25, 2025 or after Galaxy is a local family-owned studio with small coach-to-athlete ratios and a welcoming vibe. We build strong bodies, confident minds, and a love of movement. We prioritize athlete safety and aim to bring the best out of each and every athlete, regardless of their level of gymnastics experience.

What you’ll do: Teach engaging, safety-first classes (Pre-K + Recreational levels). Lead warmups, create stations, teach skill progressions across floor, beam, bars, and vault and provide hands-on spotting of new skills. Give clear, upbeat corrections and celebrate small wins. Help maintain a tidy, safe gym. Track skills, communicate progress to families, and recommend next steps/levels. Model Galaxy values: kindness, patience, professionalism, and fun. Jump in where needed: class coverage, events, evaluations.

What you bring to the table: Experience coachingorparticipating in gymnastics, cheer, acro, dance, or youth athletics. Comfortable spotting beginner–intermediate skills and managing small groups. Positive, kid-centered communicator who can set clear friendly-but-firm boundaries. Reliable, coachable, and team-oriented; shows up ready to help. Able to lift/move mats (up to ~40 lbs) and be on your feet for extended periods. Reliable availability: we will work with you around your availability to provide you with a set schedule. Our class hours are typically from 2:00 – 8:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. (Preferred) CPR/First Aid certification. Must pass FBI/DOJ Live Scan background check.

Nice-to-haves: Pre-K teaching chops (play-based learning, stations, transitions). Experience with progress tracking/evaluations. Bilingual skills. Perks Flexible schedule – we work around your college classes. 40 hours PTO/sick pay per year. Paid training and on-the-floor mentorship. Clear progressions and class plans—no guesswork. A supportive team that roots for you and your athletes. Equal Opportunity Galaxy Sports Group, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for athletes, families, and staff.