SHINE GYMNASTICS CENTRE
Mentorship Coach Opportunity
ONE POSITION AVAILABLE
SHINE Gymnastics Centre is excited to introduce a new Mentorship Coach Opportunity.
This is a selective, one-on-one professional development opportunity designed for one coach who demonstrates the potential, commitment, and desire to grow as a coach and future leader within our organization.
Rather than offering a large mentorship group, SHINE will select one mentee who will work closely with an experienced mentor throughout the season.
This opportunity is intended to provide focused guidance, meaningful coaching experience, and individualized professional development that may not be possible in a traditional group setting.
ABOUT SHINE GYMNASTICS CENTRE
SHINE Gymnastics Centre is a growing gymnastics organization committed to providing high-quality programming and creating meaningful opportunities for athletes and coaches to develop.
Since acquiring SHINE in 2022, the club has experienced significant growth — expanding from a 1,000-square-foot facility serving approximately 70 athletes to a 13,000-square-foot gymnastics centre serving more than 500 athletes each week.
SHINE offers a wide range of programming, including recreational, developmental, and competitive gymnastics.
Our competitive programs are designed with a focus on long-term athlete development, helping athletes develop the technical abilities, confidence, discipline, resilience, and work ethic necessary to reach their individual potential.
As our club continues to grow, developing strong coaches and future leaders is equally important.
We believe that investing in our coaching staff is an investment in the future of SHINE.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The SHINE Mentorship Coach Opportunity is designed for one coach who is ready to take the next step in their development.
The selected mentee will work directly with an experienced SHINE mentor throughout the mentorship period.
This will be an opportunity to receive individualized coaching feedback, observe experienced coaching, develop technical knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and gradually take on greater coaching responsibility.
The mentorship will be tailored to the selected coach's current experience and long-term goals.
The objective is to help develop a well-rounded, confident, knowledgeable, and professional coach who has the potential to take on increased responsibility within SHINE.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY DIFFERENT?
Because there will be only one mentee selected, this opportunity will allow for a highly individualized mentorship experience.
The selected coach will have the opportunity to:
- Work closely with an experienced mentor
- Receive individualized feedback
- Discuss coaching decisions and strategies
- Develop a personal coaching philosophy
- Identify and work on specific areas for improvement
- Observe experienced coaches in different settings
- Take on progressively greater coaching responsibility
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Gain exposure to different levels of gymnastics
- Develop a clear pathway toward future coaching opportunities
This is an opportunity for a coach who is serious about their development and wants to make coaching a meaningful part of their future.
AREAS OF MENTORSHIP
The mentorship may include development in several areas.
Technical Coaching
- Skill progressions
- Drills and shaping
- Technical corrections
- Understanding technical errors
- Spotting
- Athlete readiness
- Safe skill development
Practice Management
- Planning effective practices
- Time management
- Group management
- Athlete engagement
- Creating an effective training environment
Athlete Development
- Understanding individual athlete needs
- Building athlete confidence
- Setting appropriate expectations
- Motivation
- Communication
- Constructive feedback
- Developing athlete independence and resilience
Leadership & Professional Development
- Professional communication
- Working within a coaching team
- Receiving and implementing feedback
- Taking initiative
- Building confidence
- Developing leadership skills
- Managing challenging situations
- Developing professional standards
Competitive Coaching
For a mentee interested in competitive gymnastics, mentorship may also include exposure to:
- Competitive training environments
- Competition preparation
- Routine development
- Athlete goal setting
- Competition expectations
- Training structure
- Long-term athlete development
THE MENTORSHIP JOURNEY
The mentorship will progress based on the development and readiness of the selected coach.
1. OBSERVE
Learn by watching Shine’s experienced coaches and understanding not only what they do, but why they do it.
2. ASSIST
Take an active role in practices while working directly under the guidance of the mentor.
3. DEVELOP
Begin leading portions of practices, stations, drills, or athlete groups while receiving individualized feedback.
4. LEAD
Gradually take on greater responsibility for planning and leading practices.
5. GROW
Continue developing independence, confidence, leadership, and professional coaching skills with the goal of becoming an increasingly valuable member of the SHINE coaching team.
Progression will be based on demonstrated development, professionalism, consistency, and readiness.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for one individual who demonstrates the potential to become an exceptional coach.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about gymnastics
- Reliable and responsible
- Eager to learn
- Receptive to constructive feedback
- Professional
- A strong communicator
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Willing to take initiative
- Interested in developing as a leader
- Committed to athlete development
- Interested in building a long-term future in coaching
Previous coaching experience is an asset, but potential, attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn are equally important.
We are not necessarily looking for the coach with the most experience.
We are looking for the coach with the greatest potential and commitment to growth.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE SELECTED MENTEE
Being selected for this opportunity is a privilege and a responsibility.
The mentee will be expected to:
- Attend all scheduled mentorship opportunities
- Arrive prepared and on time
- Be engaged and attentive
- Actively participate in their development
- Ask questions
- Seek feedback
- Apply feedback
- Demonstrate initiative
- Maintain professional standards
- Prioritize athlete safety
- Follow all SHINE policies and procedures
- Contribute positively to the coaching team
The success of the mentorship will depend on the mentee's willingness to learn, reflect, implement, and grow.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
By the end of the mentorship, our goal is for the selected coach to have:
Greater confidenceA stronger belief in their ability to lead and coach effectively.
Greater knowledgeA deeper understanding of gymnastics, skill development, practice structure, and athlete development.
Greater independenceThe ability to make appropriate coaching decisions without relying entirely on a mentor.
Stronger leadership skillsThe ability to communicate effectively, manage athletes, and contribute positively to a coaching team.
A clear directionA better understanding of their strengths, areas for development, and future goals within gymnastics.
SELECTION PROCESS
Because there is only one mentorship position available, the selection process will be intentional.
Candidates will be evaluated based on factors including:
- Current coaching ability
- Gymnastics knowledge
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Communication
- Work ethic
- Coachability
- Initiative
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to athlete development
- Long-term interest in coaching
The selected mentee will be someone SHINE believes has the potential to make significant progress through individualized mentorship.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
If you are interested in being considered for the SHINE Mentorship Coach Opportunity, please submit your application to the SHINE management team.
Your application should include:
- Why are you interested in this opportunity?
- What are your long term and short term goals as a coach?
- Why do you believe you would be a strong candidate for this opportunity?
Additional information or an interview may be requested as part of the selection process.
ONE MENTEE. ONE MENTOR. ONE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW.
SHINE is committed to developing not only exceptional athletes, but exceptional coaches.
We are excited to invest in one coach who is ready to challenge themselves, learn from experienced leadership, and take the next step toward becoming the coach they have the potential to be.
SHINE GYMNASTICS CENTRE
Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 25.0 per week
Experience:
- Competitive Gymnastics Coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NCCP Comp 1 or Higher (preferred)
Work Location: In person
