Utah State Gymnastics is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Women’s Gymnastics Coach to join our dynamic coaching staff. The Assistant Coach will work closely with the Head Coach to develop and implement training plans, assist in the management of practice sessions, and support the overall development and success of the women’s gymnastics team. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals passionate about coaching, mentorship, and gymnastics to contribute to the growth and success of our athletes.

• Assist in Training and Development: Support the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting gymnastics practice sessions. Help athletes develop skills, techniques, and routines for competition.
• Individualized Coaching: Provide individualized feedback and guidance to athletes based on their skill levels, helping them to reach their personal and team goals.
• Competition Preparation: Assist in the preparation of gymnasts for competitions, including planning strategies, warming up athletes, and ensuring athletes are mentally and physically ready.
• Team Communication: Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging team environment. Communicate with athletes, parents, and staff regarding expectations, progress, and events.
• Administrative Support: Help with scheduling, organizing travel arrangements for competitions, and maintaining records for athlete progress.
• Health and Safety: Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all athletes by adhering to safety protocols, monitoring physical conditions, and addressing injury concerns.
• Academic Committment: Demonstrate strong support for the academic mission of the university and NCAA by coordinating with academic services to monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
• Additional Duties: Assist in recruiting potential gymnasts, attend staff meetings, take responsibility for operational duties, act as a liaison to assigned athletic department areas and university entities, participate in ongoing professional development, and other duties assigned by the head coach.

Responsibilities also include adherence to and promotion of NCAA rules and compliance to staff, student-athletes and representatives of athletics interest; successful completion of NCAA recruiting exam, team building, and community and public relations.

The assistant coach will demonstrate an understanding and commitment to athletics programs at NCAA Division I level, have a commitment to the academic mission of Utah State University, a commitment to the academic success of the student-athletes, serve as a positive role model for student- athletes on and off the court, and work well with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required plus experience that demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport of gymnastics
• Club, high school or collegiate coaching experience a must
• Candidate should have successful recruiting experience and have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must pass the NCAA recruiting test upon hiring or have already passed it for the upcoming year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an assistant collegiate coach

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong passion for gymnastics and coaching
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and motivating environment for all athletes
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to work collaboratively with the coaching team
• Ability to adapt to the needs of individual athletes and the team

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 02/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023