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Help Develop Great Gymnasts—and Even Greater People.
Do you believe competitive gymnastics is about more than scores, medals, and routines? Are you passionate about helping young athletes develop confidence, discipline, resilience, and a lifelong love of the sport?
At 5280 Gymnastics, we're looking for knowledgeable, dedicated, and encouraging competitive gymnastics coaches who want to make a lasting impact on athletes while contributing to the continued growth and success of our competitive programs.
We believe great coaching requires a balance of technical expertise, positive leadership, strong relationships, and a commitment to developing the whole athlete.
Whether you're an experienced competitive coach, a former collegiate or high-level gymnast, or a gymnastics professional looking for an opportunity to grow, we'd love to learn more about you.
What You'll Do
- Coach and develop competitive gymnasts through structured, progressive training.
- Teach proper technique, body mechanics, strength, flexibility, and skill development across gymnastics events.
- Prepare athletes for competition while emphasizing safety, confidence, consistency, and personal growth.
- Develop individualized athlete progressions that support both short-term goals and long-term development.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and encouraging training environment where athletes feel challenged and supported.
- Build meaningful relationships with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches.
- Collaborate with coaching leadership to strengthen training practices, athlete retention, and overall program development.
- Attend competitions and support athletes throughout the competitive season, as assigned.
- Model professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking individuals who bring both technical gymnastics knowledge and a genuine passion for developing young athletes.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has experience coaching or competing in gymnastics at a competitive level.
- Understands skill progressions, proper technique, spotting, and athlete safety.
- Recognizes that every athlete develops differently and knows how to adapt their coaching approach.
- Communicates effectively with athletes, families, and colleagues.
- Balances high standards with encouragement, patience, and positive reinforcement.
- Values teamwork and is willing to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from others.
- Takes ownership of athlete development and contributes to the success of the entire program.
- Understands that building confident, resilient young people is just as important as developing successful competitors.
Experience & Qualifications
Preferred experience includes one or more of the following:
- Coaching USA Gymnastics Development Program (DP) or Xcel athletes.
- Previous competitive gymnastics experience, including collegiate or high-level club gymnastics.
- Knowledge of competitive routines, skill progressions, and competition preparation.
- Experience with athlete conditioning, strength development, and injury prevention.
- Familiarity with USA Gymnastics standards and competitive requirements.
- Experience mentoring athletes and contributing to the development of a gymnastics program.
USA Gymnastics certifications and professional memberships are a plus.
We recognize that great coaches come from different backgrounds. If you have a strong gymnastics foundation, a passion for teaching, and a willingness to continue developing your coaching expertise, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join 5280 Gymnastics?
For more than 25 years, 5280 Gymnastics has been committed to developing athletes at every stage of their gymnastics journey, from their very first class to collegiate and elite-level competition.
Our athletes have gone on to compete at some of the nation's leading collegiate gymnastics programs, and we're proud of the relationships, experiences, and opportunities we've helped create along the way.
We offer:
- An established gymnastics program with a strong history and commitment to athlete development.
- Opportunities to coach alongside experienced gymnastics professionals.
- A collaborative environment that values both individual contributions and team success.
- Professional development and opportunities for continued growth.
- Opportunities to contribute to program development and future leadership.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes and their families.
Schedule & Location
- Competitive team practices primarily take place during weekday afternoons and evenings.
- Weekend availability for competitions and occasional team events is required.
- Part-time and full-time opportunities may be available based on experience and program needs.
We'd Love to Meet You!
If you're an experienced gymnastics professional who believes in developing strong athletes, building confident young people, and contributing to something bigger than yourself, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a team where your knowledge matters, your contributions are valued, and your influence can last well beyond an athlete's competitive career.
Apply today and tell us about your gymnastics background, coaching experience, and what you love most about developing competitive athletes.
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How do you balance high expectations and competitive success with maintaining a positive, healthy environment for young athletes?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Associa15
- Amazon12
- Heartland ABA6
- DaVita5
- SpaceX2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Law & Legal Services
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in growth and development director jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in organizational development, education, HR, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience designing and leading development or learning programs
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships
- Experience with needs assessment, curriculum design, and program evaluation frameworks
- Proficiency with learning management systems and performance management platforms
- Coaching certification or equivalent professional credential in leadership development
Tips for Your Growth and Development Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Growth and development directors are hired on results, so your resume needs to show what changed because of your work. Replace duty-based bullets with outcome statements that name the initiative, the population it served, and the measurable shift it produced.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists growth and development director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your background to the sector you target
A growth and development director in a nonprofit reads very differently from one in a corporate L&D function. Before you apply, reframe your experience around the vocabulary and priorities of that sector, whether that is grant cycles, ROI on training, or enrollment metrics.
Prepare a portfolio of program builds
Hiring panels for this role often ask you to walk through a program you built from scratch. Have two or three concrete examples ready that cover needs assessment, design decisions, stakeholder buy-in, and what you would do differently now.
Research the organization's growth stage before interviewing
Whether you are walking into a startup, a scaling nonprofit, or a mature institution matters enormously for this role. Study their recent hires, funding announcements, or strategic plans so your interview answers reflect where they actually are, not where a generic organization might be.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, headcount, and cross-functional access before you sign. Growth and development directors often find that title and pay look right but the structural influence needed to do the job is missing, which surfaces only after you start.
Growth and Development Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most growth and development directors?
The most active employers for growth and development directors right now are Associa, Amazon, and Heartland ABA, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and mission-driven corporate employers.
How many growth and development director jobs are remote?
About 81% of growth and development director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital delivery of learning and coaching programs. Roles focused on e-learning design, organizational effectiveness consulting, and leadership coaching tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions tied to in-person culture initiatives or frontline workforce development are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a growth and development director?
Most growth and development directors build toward the role by starting in training coordination, instructional design, or HR business partnering, then taking on progressively larger program ownership. Earning a credential in coaching, organizational development, or adult learning strengthens your candidacy. The clearest path runs through roles where you can demonstrate full program lifecycle ownership, from diagnosing a need to measuring sustained behavior change.
Can you get hired as a growth and development director without direct experience in the role?
Yes, candidates do transition into growth and development director roles from adjacent functions like talent management, change management, or workforce strategy, especially when they can point to programs they owned end to end. What hiring managers are most skeptical of is the absence of stakeholder complexity, so experience influencing senior leaders or managing cross-departmental initiatives matters as much as the specific job title on your resume.
What does the growth and development director interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include an initial screening call, a competency-based interview focused on program design and stakeholder influence, and a final-round presentation where you walk through a past initiative or respond to a case scenario. Some organizations add a panel interview with the HR leadership team or business unit heads whose populations you would serve. Expect the conversation to probe both strategic thinking and practical execution.
Where can I find and apply to growth and development director jobs?
You can find and apply to growth and development director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, sector preference, and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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