Gymnastics Program Director — Lead, Grow, Coach

Ymca Whittlesea; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

Bonus annual leave days

Not-for-profit community impact

Job summary

YMCA Whittlesea is seeking a dynamic Gymnastics Director to lead our floor operations and drive the growth of our gymnastic program in Sydney. You will manage timetables, safety, and equipment while staying hands-on on the floor with beginners.

You will recruit and mentor coaches, plan budgets, and develop strategies to attract more children. A passion for developing people, safeguarding, and creating pathways from basics to competition is essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised gymnastics coaching accreditation.
• Hands-on coaching experience with solid grasp of technique, safety and coaching methods.
• Genuine passion for leading and developing people, including young coaches.
• Experience managing budgets and revenue is desirable but not essential.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Current National Police Check refreshed at least every 3 years.
• International police check if lived/worked outside Australia >3 months in last 5 years.
• Current CPR (HLTAID001).

Responsibilities

• Run the floor and manage day-to-day program operations including timetables and safe equipment.
• Build a team by recruiting, training and mentoring coaches, especially new entrants.
• Grow the program by budgeting and creating strategies to attract and retain children.
• Stay hands-on by coaching when needed to model best practice.
• Champion safeguarding and ensure safety standards across all activities.
• Shape the program’s future with a pathway from first cartwheel to competition.

Skills

Coaching accreditation

Coaching experience

People leadership

Budget management

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

International police check

CPR Certification

Job description

YMCA Whittlesea is seeking a dynamic Gymnastics Director to lead our floor operations and drive the growth of our gymnastic program in Sydney. You will manage timetables, safety, and equipment while staying hands-on on the floor with beginners.

You will recruit and mentor coaches, plan budgets, and develop strategies to attract more children. A passion for developing people, safeguarding, and creating pathways from basics to competition is essential.