Job Description

Position Title:

Temporary Assistant Gymnastics Coach

Compensation:

$1,000 Per Month

Department:

Gymnastics - Temp

Start Date:

10/19/2026

About this opportunity:

Ball State University and Ball State Athletics are committed to developing championship-caliber student-athletes who excel in competition, in the classroom, and in the community. The Temporary Assistant Gymnastics Coach will join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to competitive success, student development, and the values that define Cardinal athletics.

Recognized as one of Indiana’s top employers, Ball State provides a welcoming campus community, outstanding professional opportunities, competitive benefits packages, and a culture centered on growth, excellence, and Beneficence - the University’s commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

Position Function:

Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes; perform duties in all areas of the program at the direction of the head coach, athletic director, and/or sport supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide teaching and instruction to student-athletes.
• Develop, in conjunction with the head coach, planning of practice sessions and competitive coaching situations.
• Assess and evaluate talent and recruitment of athletes in to the program, includes contact by telephone and mail, off campus evaluations, and on campus visits.
• Develop scouting reports and pre-competition evaluations of opponents.
• Make recommendations in regard to fund raising, promotion and marketing, special projects, clinics and camps.
• Monitor, in conjunction with the head coach, the academic progress, the conditioning, and the training of the student-athletes.
• Show commitment to and responsibility for adherence to all rules and regulations of Ball State University, the Mid-American Conference, and the NCAA; pass the NCAA certification examination on an annual basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university by date of appointment.
• One year of collegiate and/or Level 10 coaching experience, and/or collegiate competitive experience.
• Ability to spot Division I collegiate athletes; possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of collegiate coaching and/or Level 10 coaching experience.

How to apply:

Please apply via Workday.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter-optional but preferred

Three references should be provided

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Requires successful completion of a background check and education check.