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Gymnastics jobs in America
What's involved in a gymnastics role at summer camp?
An energetic and varied role, a gymnastics coach in the USA provides guidance and support to budding gymnasts of all ages. From true beginners to elites, the variety of support needed really allows you as a coach to provide dynamic lessons and active coaching sessions.
As a gymnastics instructor, you will assist the children in developing their skills and techniques, working in apparatus, floor, aerobic and trampolining gymnastics.
The skill and focus level of gymnastics will change from camp to camp.
Why should I be a gymnastics instructor at summer camp?
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Applications are now open for 2025!
Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
Become a leader and experience a summer of a lifetime.
FAQs
Having qualifications, coaching hours and examples of what you have taught or have specialised in. Look to your local club for information on coaching and volunteering. If you'd like advice on your application - no problem - that's what we are here for. Chat to the team anytime for help.
When forming your application you’ll be able to choose gymnastics as a skill. Specify what element of gymnastics you specialise in and what level you’re qualified to. Go into as much detail as possible; from games and drills to your coaching style, don’t leave anything out. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
Campers come down to sessions in age group divisions. These divisions can vary in skill level, but are usually made up of 10-30 campers. You’ll then be paired with an individual camper or a group, and don’t worry - you’ll be supported by your fellow specialists and counsellors.
