Gymnastics Coach

Darlington Gymnastics Club; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community gymnastics center in Tees Valley is seeking 1 or 2 coaches with a Level 1 gymnastics qualification or higher. Responsibilities include delivering engaging training sessions for all ages, supporting event organization, and ensuring health and safety protocols. Candidates should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a commitment to ongoing training. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a gymnastics coach.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging gymnastics training sessions.
• Support coaches in planning effective pathways for retention.
• Assist in organizing key events and activities.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of gymnastics skills development

Team working skills

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Education

Level 1 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification

Level 2 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification

Level 3 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification

Job description

Darlington Gymnastics Club is a large club - with around 700 gymnasts - and we've got a waiting list. To allow us to increase our capacity, we're looking for 1 or 2 extra coaches - ideally Level 2 WAG (or higher), but we're also interested in talking to you if you're Level 1 and ready to move on to Level 2.

Job purpose:

To provide high-quality, engaging gymnastics training session for recreational and squad level groups of gymnasts from all age groups.

As a member of the coaching team, contribute to the development of our service offering.

Key duties / responsibilities:

• To be involved in the organisation and delivery of a varied and interesting programme of gymnastics activity, which motivates and encourages young people to participate.
• To support coaches in the planning and implementation of effective pathways that facilitate the retention of gymnasts in all aspects of the sport and allow the identification development of talent.
• Support the development and delivery of key events and activities held at the gymnastics club such as annual displays and in-house competitions.
• To follow all Club policies – with particular adherence to Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Welfare.
• Supervise and co-ordinate the work of, and development of, Level 1, Proficiency level or Volunteer Coaches.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

Essential criteria:

• Level 1 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification, and experience of working as a gymnastics coach.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• An understanding of how to develop gymnastic skills of children participating at all levels.
• Understand and demonstrate the skills required to ensure effective team working.
• An individual who will be a positive role model to other young people. Who can inspire and motivate others involved in sport.
• Willingness to commit to ongoing training – both in house training and external courses.
• The ability and willingness to work evenings and weekend on a regular basis as per the rota.

Desirable criteria:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of how to develop gymnasts from recreational participation to development programme and squad levels of performance.
• Level 2 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification.
• Level 3 Women’s Artistic gymnastics qualification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent