Job Title: BYU Women's Head Gymnastics Coach

Hire Date: As Soon As Possible

Posting End Date:  Posted Until Filled

Job Summary:
The Head Coach provides visionary leadership for BYU’s Women’s Gymnastics program, directing all competitive, developmental, and administrative aspects necessary to build and sustain a nationally respected program. This includes comprehensive meet strategy, purposeful practice design, student-athlete development, and program planning that aligns with the values and mission of Brigham Young University.

The Head Coach is expected to mentor and inspire student-athletes to become women of character, resilience, faith, and competitive excellence. Through intentional coaching, academic and spiritual support, and a culture of unity and accountability, the Head Coach fosters individual growth and collective success in pursuit of team and personal goals.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, recruit, train, supervise, instruct, and coach student-athletes and coaching staff

• Help determine scouting schedules for high school and college meets

• Interview prospective student-athletes, their parents, and coaches, and make certain prospective athletes and their parents understand the academic and other requirements of BYU student-athletes

• Interact with media, alumni, and civic groups

• Supervise assistant coaches and other staff as appropriate

• Budget oversight and management

• Scheduling, practicing, and meet planning

• Other duties as assigned by the Sport Administrator and/or Athletic Director.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (must have required degree by start date)

• 4 years of college gymnastics and/or coaching experience

• Knowledge and understanding of Division I gymnastics and NCAA rules and regulations

• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred: 

• College coaching experience (strongly preferred)

• Recruiting experience

• Knowledge and understanding of university policies

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae and cover letter to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered. 

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.