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How much do gymnastics assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for gymnastics assistant in the United States is $17.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gymnastics assistant?

Gymnastics assistants are support staff who help gymnastics coaches with classes, camps, and training sessions. Their duties often include setting up equipment, supervising students, demonstrating basic skills, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing encouragement to participants. They play a crucial role in maintaining a positive and organized environment so gymnasts can learn and improve their skills. This position is ideal for those interested in sports, physical fitness, and working with children or young athletes.

What are the main responsibilities of a gymnastics assistant during a typical class session?

As a Gymnastics Assistant, your primary responsibilities include setting up equipment, assisting coaches in teaching skills, ensuring students' safety, and offering encouragement to participants. You'll often help supervise warm-ups, spot gymnasts during drills, and provide hands-on support for younger or less experienced athletes. Collaboration with lead coaches and clear communication with students and parents are essential for fostering a positive and productive class environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gymnastics assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gymnastics Assistant, you need a solid understanding of basic gymnastics techniques, safety protocols, and usually a background in gymnastics or coaching. Familiarity with equipment setup, spotting skills, and certifications like CPR/First Aid or a coaching credential from organizations such as USA Gymnastics are often required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to motivate and support young athletes are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure a safe, positive learning environment and help participants develop their abilities while preventing injuries.

What is the difference between Gymnastics Assistant vs Gymnastics Coach?

AspectGymnastics AssistantGymnastics Coach
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, basic gymnastics trainingCPR, First Aid, coaching certifications, experience
Work EnvironmentAssist in classes, support coaches, supervise gymnastsPlan and lead training sessions, develop routines, evaluate gymnasts
Employer & Industry UsageGyms, recreation centers, schoolsGyms, competitive teams, sports clubs

Gymnastics Assistants typically support coaches by supervising gymnasts and ensuring safety, requiring basic certifications. Coaches lead training, develop routines, and evaluate performance, often needing advanced certifications and experience. Both roles are essential in gymnastics programs, but Assistants focus on support tasks, while Coaches handle training and development.

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Gymnastics Assistants (Youth)

South St. Paul Public Schools

South Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Community Education
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
Central Square Community Center
Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for Gymnastics Assistants in our Community Education Department, located at Central Square Community Center.
Rate of pay for the Gymnastics Assistant is $15.00 per hour, up to 20 hours per week.
Application Process: To be considered for a position, submit online application at www.sspps.org. Posting will remain open until positions are filled.
Job Summary
Assist in the instruction, supervision, and evaluation of youth gymnastic classes.
Job Functions
  • Assist in implementing components of gymnastic instruction.
  • Stress proper techniques and safety for each level of gymnastics.
  • Work with youth in a group setting and on an individual basis to teach specific skills.
  • Be a positive role model for respectful behavior and problem solving strategies.
  • Assist in maintaining and keeping all equipment and facilities in good condition.
  • Assist in completion of class evaluations.
  • Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
  • Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Experience in a gymnastic program
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Participate in annual training of Midwest Amateur Gymnastic Association or USA Gymnastics
  • Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
  • Ability to work with various age groups
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with class participants, instructors, staff and community members
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work with independently and ability to resolve disputes and problems effectively
  • Ability to be trained in First Aid
  • Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations
  • Ability to perform computer functions, including the use of Google apps, email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements
Constantly required to move and interact with students including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions or computer use. The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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