Gymnastics Programme Manager – Level 2 Gymnastics Qualification Required (Gymnastics Academy / Recreational and Competitive Sports)

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is recruiting an experienced Gymnastics Programme Manager to lead the premium facility's gymnastics offering. The role combines hands-on coaching with strategic programme growth, safeguarding, and performance management.

You will manage timetables, budgets and coach development while delivering high-quality sessions and engaging with schools and community partners to drive participation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Gymnastics Coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Valid safeguarding/child-protection qualification.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• At least five years of gymnastics coaching experience in a structured recreational or competitive environment.
• At least two years leading or managing a gymnastics programme, academy or coaching team.
• Proven experience mentoring, observing and performance-managing coaches.
• Experience developing structured participant pathways.
• Experience managing timetables, rotas, staffing and programme capacity.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and overall performance of the gymnastics programme.
• Manage programme timetable, coach rotas, staffing levels and operational resources.
• Develop structured recreational and competitive pathways from beginner through advanced levels.
• Remain an active coach and regularly deliver gymnastics classes.
• Set the standard for lesson planning, participant engagement, coaching delivery and professional conduct.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor and retain qualified gymnastics coaches.
• Conduct structured one-to-one meetings, lesson observations, performance reviews and development planning.
• Deliver coach-education sessions, practical workshops and continuing professional development.
• Ensure all coaching programmes are safe, progressive and age-appropriate.
• Monitor athlete and participant progression against structured objectives.
• Maintain safeguarding, child-protection and participant-welfare standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, risk assessments and equipment inspections.
• Manage programme timetables, coach rotas, staffing levels and operational resources.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, performance reports and operational updates.
• Build strong relationships with participants, parents, schools and community organisations.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and improve participant and parent satisfaction.
• Plan competitions, showcases, holiday camps, workshops and community events.
• Collaborate with Academy Operations, Membership Sales, Marketing and Member Experience.
• Support programme promotions, participant-acquisition campaigns and cross-programme referrals.
• Drive continuous improvement in coaching quality, retention and commercial performance.

Skills

Level 2 Gymnastics Coaching

Safeguarding qualification

First Aid

Coaching experience

Programme leadership

Mentoring coaches

Pathway development

Timetable management

Gymnastics methodology knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or related

Job description

Black Pearl is recruiting an experienced Gymnastics Programme Manager for a premium sports and fitness facility in Abu Dhabi.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coaching quality, programme growth, participant development, safeguarding, team performance and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic direction and overall performance of the gymnastics programme.
• Manage programme revenue, enrolment, occupancy, capacity utilisation, retention, waiting lists and profitability.
• Develop structured recreational and competitive pathways from beginner through advanced levels.
• Remain an active coach and regularly deliver gymnastics classes.
• Set the standard for lesson planning, participant engagement, coaching delivery and professional conduct.
• Recruit, onboard, mentor and retain qualified gymnastics coaches.
• Conduct structured one-to-one meetings, lesson observations, performance reviews and development planning.
• Deliver coach-education sessions, practical workshops and continuing professional development.
• Ensure all coaching programmes are safe, progressive and age-appropriate.
• Monitor athlete and participant progression against structured objectives.
• Maintain safeguarding, child-protection and participant-welfare standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, risk assessments and equipment inspections.
• Manage programme timetables, coach rotas, staffing levels and operational resources.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, performance reports and operational updates.
• Build strong relationships with participants, parents, schools and community organisations.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and improve participant and parent satisfaction.
• Plan competitions, showcases, holiday camps, workshops and community events.
• Collaborate with Academy Operations, Membership Sales, Marketing and Member Experience.
• Support programme promotions, participant-acquisition campaigns and cross-programme referrals.
• Drive continuous improvement in coaching quality, retention and commercial performance.

RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Minimum Level 2 Gymnastics Coaching qualification or recognised national governing body equivalent.
• Valid safeguarding or child-protection qualification.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• At least five years of gymnastics coaching experience in a structured recreational or competitive environment.
• At least two years of experience leading or managing a gymnastics programme, academy or coaching team.
• Proven experience mentoring, observing and performance-managing coaches.
• Experience developing structured participant pathways.
• Experience managing timetables, rotas, staffing and programme capacity.
• Strong knowledge of gymnastics methodology, child development and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk management and equipment-inspection requirements.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related discipline.
• Current registration with a recognised gymnastics governing body.
• Experience managing both recreational and competitive programmes.
• Experience organising competitions, camps, showcases and school programmes.
• Experience growing enrolment, occupancy, participant retention and programme revenue.
• Background in a gymnastics academy, commercial sports club, educational institution or youth-development programme.