XCEL Program Team Lead

Type: Full Time Location: Calgary, Alberta

First, if you are team oriented, LOVE working with kids, and commit to exceptional coaching for our students and staff, apply by sending a current resume and cover letter to info@glenmoregymnastics.ca or by dropping it off at the front desk of the club at 6404, 6A St. SE during regular business hours.

Next, Glenmore Gymnastics Club offers competitive wages and a fun, supportive work environment that allows you to make a difference in the lives of our students and staff while contributing to our club and the community. In addition, we base pay on years of experience and qualification level.

What You Will Do

For example, your responsibilities include the following:

  • Administer the day-to-day operations of the Women's Artistic Gymnastics XCEL competitive team at GGC working collaboratively with the General Manager and all staff. This includes planning schedules, rotations, groups, competitions, showcases, mock competitions, and team-building events.
  • Plan and manage special events with the General Manager, as needed.
  • Participate in monthly Leadership Team meetings.
  • Coordinate and implement monthly mandatory meetings with all staff.
  • Create social media advertising, memos and documents with assistance from the General Manager.
  • Maintain a safe, secure and clean facility inside and outside of the gymnastics area.
  • Help to ensure good communication and customer service leading by example through answering phone messages and emails in a timely manner, speaking with parents face to face when available, and addressing concerns as they come up.
  • Help to develop Policies and Procedures with assistance from the General Manager.
  • Act as a spokesperson for the organization, being positive and energetic.
  • Meet all deadlines within required timeframes.
  • Interact with sports administrators, sponsors and affiliates.
  • Work with other Team Leads to use rotations, equipment, and space efficiently.
  • Create XCEL Competitive Team registration packages with the General Manager.
  • Perform yearly reviews for the XCEL Competitive Team staff.
  • Write job descriptions for all XCEL Competitive Team staff.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor staff.
  • Update staff handbooks with the assistance of the General Manager.
  • Hire staff as required and approved by the General Manager.
  • Exercise all FOIP regulations and enforce them with staff.
  • Encourage team building by facilitating open communication and positive working relationships with staff.
  • Support and encourage staff initiatives.
  • Seek to resolve conflict immediately with staff and/or members.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with all staff, affiliates of GGC, AGF, GCG and Board of Directors.
  • Ensure proper reporting and documentation of all injuries.

Education, Skills and Experience

Your education and experience include:

  • Strong class management skills and exceptional interpersonal skills when engaging with students, parents, and coaches.
  • Thorough understanding of how to provide consistent and regular constructive feedback, make course adjustments, and provide encouragement to help students and coaches achieve their personal best.
  • Acting as a strong role model both in and out of the gym.
  • Showing a passion for gymnastics and a personality that expresses your love of working with kids.

Glenmore Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit club that has served Calgary since 1978. You can find us near Glenmore and Blackfoot Trails in southeast Calgary. We are proud to offer quality recreational and competitive gymnastics programs in a safe, fun, energetic, and motivating environment.

Finally, thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.