Ninja Coach

Gymfinitykids; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Company pension

Family discounts

Training & development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Gymfinity Kids in Reading is seeking a Ninja & Parkour Coach to deliver fun, safe sessions for children, focusing on agility, balance and confidence. You’ll design obstacle-style activities, motivate kids, and collaborate with parents to share progress.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience with children, energy to lead groups, and a passion for movement. Flexible evenings and weekends are welcome; enhanced DBS required.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with children or related sports.
• Energetic, outgoing leadership for groups.
• Genuine passion for helping kids grow.
• Comfort with speaking to parents and building relationships.
• Team-oriented and eager to learn and have fun.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, safe, and challenging Ninja and Parkour sessions that help children learn new skills and grow in confidence.
• Design obstacle course-style activities supporting agility, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Be a positive and energetic role model who makes every session exciting and engaging.
• Work closely with parents and carers to share progress and create a welcoming community.
• Collaborate with your team to improve session delivery and structure.
• Identify training opportunities for yourself and fellow coaches.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Contribute ideas and energy to team meetings and club development.
• Help build an inclusive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture.

Skills

Coaching experience

Energetic personality

Passion for kids

Parent communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

Sports coaching qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Ninja & Parkour Coach
Location:Reading
Company:Gymfinity Kids

Join the Movement - Literally!

Are you passionate about movement, high-energy environments, and helping kids become more confident and capable?Gymfinity KidsinReadingis on the hunt for an enthusiasticNinja & Parkour Coachto join our growing team!

This is your chance to be part of something exciting - a rapidly expanding company that's all aboutfun, fitness, and future potential. Bring your experience, creativity, and ideas to the table, and help us level up our Ninja programme.

Who We Are:

At Gymfinity Kids, we're building the UK's leading activity-based clubs focused ongymnastics,Ninja-style obstacle training,holiday camps, andbirthday parties.
Our goal? To inspire kids through movement and play while supporting their physical and mental wellbeing.

We believe in laying the foundations for ahappier, healthier generation- and we're looking for coaches who believe in that too.

Your Role: What You'll Be Doing:

• Plan and deliverfun, safe, and challenging Ninja and Parkour sessionsthat help children learn new skills and grow in confidence.
• Design obstacle course-style activities that support agility, balance, strength, and coordination.
• Be a positive and energetic role model who makes every session exciting and engaging.
• Work closely with parents and carers to share progress and create a welcoming community.
• Collaborate with your team to improve session delivery and structure.
• Identify training opportunities for yourself and your fellow coaches.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout the facility.
• Contribute ideas and energy to team meetings and club development.
• Help build an inclusive, upbeat, and collaborative team culture.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous coaching experience (ideally with children or in sports like parkour, Ninja, gymnastics, martial arts, freerunning, or fitness training).
• Energetic, outgoing personality with the ability to lead groups with confidence.
• A genuine passion for working with kids and helping them grow.
• Comfortable speaking with parents and building positive relationships.
• Team-player mindset with a desire to learn, develop, and have fun while doing it.
• Flexible availability - especiallyevenings and weekends.

Preferred (but not essential):

• Qualifications in sports coaching, gymnastics, parkour, or similar disciplines.
• Experience designing or delivering structured obstacle-based training.

Why Join Gymfinity Kids?

• Be part of afun and fast-growingteam with room to grow your career.
• Share your ideas – we want to hear them!
• Work in adynamic and rewarding environmentwhere no two days are the same.
• Competitive hourly rate (based on experience and qualifications)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Yourbirthday off!
• Company pension scheme
• Family membership discounts
• Training and career development programmes
• Bonus scheme for referrals and introductions

Additional Info:

As we work with children, you'll need to complete anenhanced DBS checkbefore starting (we can help with that).

Sound like your kind of gig?

If you've worked as aNinja Coach,Parkour Instructor,PE Teacher,Youth Fitness Trainer, or anything similar - or if you're just passionate about movement and want to inspire the next generation - we'd love to hear from you.