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Pay: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour

Job description:

Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club LLC
Santa Barbara, California

Pay Range: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour
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 Aerial Coach to join our coaching team. This role involves leading structured aerial classes for children and youth while promoting safe movement skills, confidence, and athletic development in a fun and supportive environment.

The Aerial Coach will instruct students in foundational aerial arts skills, such as silks, hammock, and hoop (lyra), while maintaining a structured and safety-focused training environment. Coaches play an important role in helping young athletes develop physical strength, control, 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, aerial arts, gymnastics, or physical education.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead structured aerial classes for children and youth while maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging environment
  • Teach foundational aerial skills including silks, hammock, and hoop (lyra), with a focus on developing core strength, flexibility, and control.
  • Demonstrate and break down techniques in ways appropriate for different ages and skill levels
  • Supervise participants to ensure safe use of equipment and rigging
  • 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 aerial, gymnastics, dance, 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 climbing, inversions, spinning, wrapping/locks, and sequences.
  • 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