Parkour Coach
Date posted:
Pay: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour
Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC
Santa Barbara, California
Expected Hours: Approximately 10–15 hours per week
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Location: In person
Position Overview
Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC is seeking an energetic and reliable Parkour Coach to join our coaching team. This role involves leading structured parkour classes for children and youth while promoting safe movement skills, confidence, and athletic development in a fun and supportive environment.
The Parkour Coach will instruct students in foundational parkour techniques such as balance, vaulting, climbing, jumping, agility, and coordination while maintaining a structured and safety-focused training environment. Coaches play an important role in helping young athletes develop physical strength, coordination, discipline, and self-confidence.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and youth and have an interest in movement-based athletics, parkour, gymnastics, ninja training, or physical education.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Lead structured parkour classes for children and youth while maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging environment
- Teach foundational parkour skills including balance, vaults, jumps, climbing, agility drills, and coordination
- Demonstrate and break down techniques in ways appropriate for different ages and skill levels
- Supervise participants to ensure safe use of equipment and obstacles
- Encourage positive behavior, teamwork, and perseverance among students
- Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans and skill progressions
- Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to support student development
- Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and supervisors
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized training environment
- Assist with events, camps, or special programs when needed
- Follow all facility safety protocols and youth protection policies
Job responsibilities described above represent the general scope of the role and may change or evolve based on program needs, staffing requirements, or operational considerations.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following qualifications:
- Experience working with children in parkour, gymnastics, ninja training, youth sports, physical education, or related programs preferred
- Ability to demonstrate athletic movements and safely teach movement-based drills
- Strong ability to supervise and manage groups of children
- Knowledge of youth behavior management and positive coaching techniques
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and families
- Ability to adapt instruction for different ages and skill levels
- CPR / First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and sound judgment when supervising minors
Work Schedule and Hours
This is a part-time position based on current program scheduling and enrollment levels.
- The anticipated schedule for this role is approximately 10–15 hours per week.
- Work hours are determined by class schedules, program demand, and operational needs.
- Hours are not guaranteed and may increase or decrease depending on enrollment, seasonal programming, or business needs.
Employees are expected to maintain reliable availability for scheduled shifts and communicate scheduling conflicts in advance.
The company reserves the right to adjust schedules, modify assignments, increase or reduce hours, or shift responsibilities as necessary to meet operational needs.
Assignment to specific classes, programs, or schedules is not guaranteed and may change over time.
Compensation
This position offers a pay range of $17.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, certifications, qualifications, and program needs.
All wages will be paid in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including California labor law requirements.
Benefits (Where Eligible)
Eligible employees may receive:
- 401(k)
- Flexible scheduling
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on hours worked and employment classification.
HR Policies and Workplace Compliance
Employees are expected to follow all policies, procedures, and workplace standards outlined in the organization's employee handbook and operational policies.
This includes compliance with:
- workplace safety procedures
- youth protection policies
- professional conduct standards
- scheduling and attendance policies
- confidentiality and privacy expectations
Employees must comply with all applicable federal, state, and California labor laws, including wage, hour, meal, and rest break requirements.
Physical Requirements
This position involves physical activity and may require:
- Demonstrating athletic movements such as jumping, vaulting, balancing, and climbing
- Standing or moving for extended periods of time
- Lifting or assisting with equipment up to approximately 25–40 pounds
- Responding quickly to safety situations involving youth participants
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Youth Protection and Mandated Reporter Compliance
Because this role involves working with minors, employees must follow all youth protection and safety policies established by the organization.
Employees may be required to comply with applicable mandated reporting laws and incident reporting procedures.
Employees must follow all policies regarding:
- appropriate interaction with minors
- supervision standards
- abuse prevention practices
- incident reporting procedures
Failure to comply with youth protection policies may result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Professional Conduct with Minors
Employees must maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students and families at all times.
This includes:
- maintaining professional communication with students and parents
- avoiding unsupervised or private interactions outside approved program guidelines
- refraining from inappropriate language, behavior, or physical contact
Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC maintains a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct involving minors.
Workplace Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy
Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC is committed to maintaining a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, students, and families.
Assumption of Physical Activity Risk
This position involves participation in and demonstration of athletic activities, including parkour and movement-based instruction.
Employees acknowledge that coaching physical activities may involve inherent risks of physical injury, including falls, strains, or minor injuries, despite adherence to safety protocols.
Employees are expected to follow all facility safety procedures when performing job duties.
Employment Conditions
Employment with Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC is at-will, meaning either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where otherwise required by law.
Employment offers may be contingent upon:
- verification of authorization to work in the United States as required by federal law
- completion of required employment documentation
- successful completion of a background check where permitted by law
- completion of required safety training or certifications
Equal Employment Opportunity
Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person