Competitive Programme Manager: Grow Coaches & Athletes

Hamilton City Gymnastics; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton City Gymnastics is seeking an experienced Competitive Programme Manager to oversee MAG, WAG, Aerobics and Trampoline. You will connect programmes, support Leads and Head Coaches, and ensure growth with strong standards and athlete experiences.

You will drive a coaching development culture, observe coaches, provide feedback, and build leadership capability while remaining connected to gym-floor activity through senior-level coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum FIG Level 2 coaching qualification (MAG or WAG) or Gymnastics NZ Senior Coach equivalent.
• Senior-level technical coaching experience in MAG or WAG.
• Experience developing, mentoring and supporting other coaches.
• Experience providing coaching observations, feedback and performance support.
• Experience in competition and/or event organisation.
• HR, people-management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overarching operational oversight across HCG's four competitive programmes — MAG, WAG, Aerobics and Trampoline.
• Build connections between programmes while respecting each code's identity.
• Support Programme Leads and Head Coaches to align with HCG strategy and Gymnastics NZ standards.
• Oversee coaching allocation and rostering across the competitive programmes.
• Own and drive HCG's competitive coach development framework.
• Conduct regular coaching observations and provide feedback, support and follow-up.
• Develop individual coaching pathways to grow technical, communication and leadership skills.
• Identify and support emerging coaching talent and future leaders.
• Provide accountability and performance support where required.
• Oversee training structures and programme delivery as needs change.
• Coordinate competition entries, events, travel and logistics.
• Contribute to programme planning, fees, event costs and other decisions.
• Stay connected to the gym floor through senior coaching, with flexible hours.

Skills

Senior-level MAG/WAG coaching

Coaching observations & feedback

People management / leadership

Strong communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

FIG Level 2 coaching qualification (MAG or WAG) or Gymnastics NZ Senior Coach equivalent

Job description

Hamilton City Gymnastics is seeking an experienced Competitive Programme Manager to oversee MAG, WAG, Aerobics and Trampoline. You will connect programmes, support Leads and Head Coaches, and ensure growth with strong standards and athlete experiences.

You will drive a coaching development culture, observe coaches, provide feedback, and build leadership capability while remaining connected to gym-floor activity through senior-level coaching.