Coaches What does a Program director do?

[GymMom&Coach]

We recently had to let our program director go, so the owner is stepping in for the title.
I have coached for years, but never moved forward. Im curious to know some information on what a program director does and what type of person it takes to be a successful one.
Thanks!

 

[JBS]

It depends on how your gym is structured. Full gym director or just for a program...like team director...or rec director?

 

[Aussie_coach]

It can vary a lot of gym to gym.

A program director will oversee the full program (ie MAG, WAG etc). They may decide on the teams, who goes into what group, each teams hours, who coaches what group, how gymnasts are assessed, which competitions the kids will go to, how the year will be structured, what will be taught in the classes, write all the class plans etc. it will vary from gym to gym how much autonomy the individual coaches has versus how mcuh control the program director has.

You would need lots of coaching experience in your gymsport and a deep understanding of the develop,ent of both your gymsport and of children. You would need a thorough knowledge of the code of points in your area, good communication skills, good organisation skills and good leadership skills