Abingdon Gymnastics Club - Head Coach - Level 5

Hendon Gymnastics Club; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave including public holidays

Flexibility in working pattern

Opportunity for senior leadership role

Job summary

Hendon Gymnastics Club in Abingdon is seeking an experienced Head Coach to lead its WAG squad programme and oversee the development of coaching standards. This full-time role involves promoting a safe and inclusive training environment while preparing gymnasts for competitions at various levels.

Applicants should have a strong coaching background, ideally achieving British Gymnastics Level 5 or equivalent. The role offers a significant opportunity to influence the future direction of the club as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

Qualifications

• Experience as a gymnastics Head Coach or ambition to take on a senior role.
• Strong coaching background with evidence of supporting gymnast progression.
• Motivated to contribute to senior leadership and impact club culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of squad programmes.
• Promote a safe, inclusive training environment.
• Support competition preparation for events.
• Mentor and develop wider coaching team.
• Oversee gymnast development frameworks.

Skills

Coaching experience across squad and/or recreational programmes

Ability to lead, mentor, and develop other coaches

Passion for performance and participation development

Positive, professional approach

Evidence of supporting gymnast progression and retention

Education

British Gymnastics Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

Abingdon Gymnastics Club is one of Oxfordshire’s leading, not for profit, community sports organisations, with 700+ members training every week, a wholly owned, dedicated 11,500 sq ft facility and site and an annual turnover in excess of £400,000,

As we proudly approach our 50th anniversary, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and development. We are now seeking two new roles, a commercially minded Head of Operations and a Head Coach, to lead this high performing club into its next chapter.

This is a rare opportunity for a Head of Operations to take full strategic and operational ownership of a thriving organisation and oversee and improve the overall commercial direction of the club. The Head Coach will step straight into ownership of an established and successful WAG High Performance programme, while also overseeing Tumbling and Team Gym competitive pathways.

Head Coach

Full‑time (37 hours per week, including evenings and some weekends)

Part‑time role may be considered

The Role

We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Head Coach to lead our WAG squad programme, while also playing a key role in shaping the wider coaching programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an established or ambitious Coach ready to step up into a senior role, with the ability and motivation to influence both competitive success and improve the overall quality of the club’s coaching standards.

As Head Coach, you will lead the delivery and development of our squad programmes while contributing to high standards across all areas of gymnastics delivery throughout the club.

You will work across performance and participation, ensuring every gymnast benefits from structured, high‑quality coaching and clear progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive training environment
• Lead squad training sessions with high technical and professional standards
• Support competition preparation and attendance at Regional, National and International competitions and training camps
• Mentor, support, and develop the wider coaching team
• Develop and deliver clear, structured competition pathways
• Create and oversee gymnast development frameworks across all levels
• Support and enhance participation programmes, ensuring quality and consistency

About You

This role is ideal for an experienced gymnastics Head Coach looking to take the next step, or an existing Coach seeking a broader, more strategic role into leadership.

You will bring:

• British Gymnastics Level 5 (or working towards, or equivalent experience considered)
• Strong coaching experience across squad and/or recreational programmes
• A passion for both performance and participation development
• Evidence of supporting gymnast progression and retention
• The ability to lead, mentor, and develop other coaches
• A positive, professional approach with a high standard of delivery
• Most importantly, you will be motivated to be part of a senior leadership Team and make a lasting impact on the club

Salary & Benefits

• Holiday: 31 days annual leave including public holidays
• Flexibility: Working pattern to be agreed and will includes evenings and some weekends

Why Join Us?

• Immediate responsibility for the existing WAG High‑Performance programme
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role in a large, established club
• Be part of an ambitious club entering a new phase of development
• Influence the direction, standards, and culture of coaching
• Work in a dedicated, well‑equipped facility with a strong membership base