Summer Camp Counselor: Sport Skills Coach
Part Time • West Gate
Summer Camp Counselor: Sport Skills Coach
JOIN THE FUN AT JUMP! GYMNASTICS – AUSTIN'S MOST FUN WAY TO LEARN!
Do you love being active, working with children, and teaching through play? Join the team at Jump! Gymnastics as a Summer Camp Sport Skills Coach and help children ages 3–10 build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement through fun sports-based activities.
Camp runs from June 2 – August 15 with mandatory training beginning May 27. If you're energetic, upbeat, and passionate about getting kids moving, we’d love to meet you!
POSITION DETAILS
- Hours: 8:20am – 1:55pm (Monday – Friday)
- Job Type: Part-time or Full-time | Seasonal/Temporary (May 27 – August 15)
Exact hours may vary slightly
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead engaging, age-appropriate sport skills activities in a small group setting
- Teach campers teamwork, coordination, and movement fundamentals through fun games
- Encourage confidence through positive reinforcement and creative play
- Keep your station safe, clean, and exciting for all ages
DAILY SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT
- 8:20 AM – 8:35 AM: Coach arrival and prep
- 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM: Camper arrival & welcome circle
- 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Campers rotate between Gymnastics, Sports, and Arts & Crafts
- 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch
- 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Zen time / movie
- 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM: Sport Skills Coach departure
- Fridays: Stay until 4:00 PM for curriculum and decor prep (optional for Sport Skills staff but encouraged if full time)
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be available May 27 – August 15 (training begins May 27, camp starts June 2)
- Able to pass a comprehensive background check
- Experience in sports, PE, camp counseling, coaching, or working with children preferred
- Must enjoy being active and outdoors (some locations have outdoor areas)
- A positive, dependable, and enthusiastic attitude is a must!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to see and hear clearly 20 yards away.
- Ability to provide sustained attention to students during class time in the gym.
- Ability to stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, and climb onto a spotting block to assist athletes.
- Ability to spot a gymnast, including the strength to lift and carry at minimum 50 pounds.
- Ability to move equipment, including the strength to push or pull at minimum 50 pounds.
- Must have the physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies, such as evacuating children or performing CPR/first aid if necessary.
LET WHAT YOU DO – BE WHAT YOU LOVE!
At Jump! Gymnastics, we believe in creating a fun, active, and positive summer for both children and our staff. As a Sport Skills Coach, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-energy activities that keep campers engaged and inspired. Join us this summer and make a lasting impact—one game, one smile, and one high five at a time!
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Jump! has three locations, one in South Austin, one in North Central Austin and a 3rd location in the Domain-Austin. We pride ourselves on teaching in a fun, positive atmosphere. It is important that both our students and employees are happy and love coming to Jump! So, if you are a positive, high-energy, reliable person with a passion for working with or around children, find a position that fits your talents and fill out an application!
The fun is not just for the students, we know you need time to have fun too. We offer 28 scheduled days off per year. Seriously, the gym is closed, you are free! We host monthly team outings to fun, unique places in Austin, go to South Padre every summer and work together to earn a bonus trip each year. Oh, and get your party hat because no birthday or work anniversary goes without a celebration.
This is no ordinary job and Jump! is not ordinary company. We are an inclusive, safe place to work and build community. We offer coaching, teaching and camp counselor positions that work well with college schedules and we promote from within for director and manager roles.
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