Women's Gymnastics Coach - Level 2/3

Portsmouth Gymnastic Centre; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gymnastics facility as a Women's Gymnastics Coach. This role offers a nurturing environment for Level 2 or 3 coaches to progress gymnasts at various levels. You will ensure safety, provide support, and maintain training programmes. The position includes up to 30 hours per week, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive community.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Gym membership

Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

Colleague discount on food and drink

Colleague recognition

Birthday / Celebratory day off

Loyalty Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience with competitive squads is essential.
• Judging knowledge/qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and clear training programmes for gymnasts.
• Provide support to gymnasts learning new skills.
• Run a safe and organised gymnastics programme.

Skills

Child Protection

Gymnastics Coaching

Safety Awareness

Education

Level 3 Gymnastics Qualification

Level 2 Gymnastics Qualification

Job description

Post Title: Gymnastics Coach – Level 2 or 3

Site Location: Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre

Hourly rate for Level 2 Coach: £13.29 per hour

Hourly rate for Level 3 Coach £14.40 per hour

Full time equivalent salary - Level 2 Coach £27,727 (pro rata for part time hours)

Full time equivalent salary - Level 3 Coach: £30,055 (pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: up to 30 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The role:

We are expanding our team and this a great opportunity for an experienced Gymnastics Coach, qualified to either Level 2 or 3, to join our team as a Women’s Gymnastics Coach at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre., which is one the leading gymnastics facilities in the country.

This is a great opportunity for a Level 2 or 3 WAG coach to work in a nurturing and ambitious environment to progress gymnasts at club, regional and national level.

Experience with working with a competitive squad is essential within the British Gymnastics development pathway.

Judging knowledge/qualifications are desirable but not essential.

This 30-hour post also includes pre school and 1 evening of recreational gymnastics coaching hours.

You will run a safe and organised programme of gymnastics to enable learning and progression during different phases of the competitive year.

We have amazing facilities at Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here to view our gym.

To learn more about Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, please click here.

You will:

• Ensure the safety of all gymnasts and make sure that they each have a clear training programme.
• Provide hands-on support to gymnasts learning new skills and to help reduce/prevent falls.
• Ensure that matting and pits are used during learning phases and gymnasts are supported by strong physical planning and preparation.
• Attend child protection and safeguarding training as and when required.
• Ensure every session follows a yearly phase plan and each gymnast has clear goals for the year and each phase is broken down into clear steps to ensure consistency and progression.
• Ensure that all yearly phase plans are discussed and agreed in advance with the Gymnastic Head Performance Coach.

You will need:

• A Level 3 Gymnastics Qualification but Level 2 coaches will be considered.
• To hold and maintain a Gold British Gymnastics insurance policy.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and have a new DBS check completed every 3 years.
• To have a good understanding and adhere to the recommendations in the Whyte Review.
• To be able to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.

Please click here to view the full job description for a Level 2 Coach

Please clickhere to view the full description for a Level 3 Coach

Please visit the BH Live Careers site to learn more about the role: https://careers.bhlive.org.uk/

BH Live is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including referencing and an enhanced DBS checks.

We offer:

· Onsite parking

· Training and development opportunities

· BH Live Active - Gym membership

· Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

· Colleague discount on food and drink

· Colleague recognition

· Birthday / Celebratory day off

· Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London

BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Driven by a mission to improve communities BH Live is dedicated to providing inclusive cultural experiences and promoting physical activity for all.

With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.

BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.

We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.

For more visit bhlive.org.uk.

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To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site: careers.bhlive.org.uk

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.