Beginner Coach - Gymnastics

YMCA; Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and mentoring

Pathways to formal qualifications

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Y NSW is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join Y St Ives and help deliver gymnastics classes for children. You’ll support beginners, foster confidence and coordination in a safe, inclusive environment.

Ideal for students or those starting a coaching career; comes with full training, mentoring and pathways to formal qualifications; flexible hours and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have passion for gymnastics and enjoy working with young people.
• Willingness to learn and grow as a coach in a supportive team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Interest in coaching children is encouraged, prior experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with running beginner gymnastics classes.
• Create a fun, inclusive and positive environment.
• Support children’s learning and skill development.
• Follow safeguarding and safety practices.
• Work as part of a supportive coaching team.

Skills

Passion for gymnastics

Communication & teamwork

Interest in coaching children

Job description

Join the Y St Ives and turn your love of gymnastics into a rewarding role where you can learn, grow and help young people thrive.

The role

Support the delivery of engaging gymnastics classes for children, helping them develop confidence, coordination and new skills in a safe environment.

• Assist with running beginner gymnastics classes
• Create a fun, inclusive and positive environment
• Support children’s learning and skill development
• Follow safety and child safeguarding practices
• Work as part of a supportive coaching team

About you

• Passion for gymnastics
• Enthusiastic, reliable and willing to learn
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in coaching children (experience helpful, not essential)

What we’ll provide

• Full training and mentoring
• Pathways to formal gymnastics qualifications
• Flexible hours
• A supportive, values-driven team environment

Perfect for students, first-time coaches or anyone looking to start a career in sport.

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate more than 80 sites, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. We embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept safe at all times.