Artistic Gymnastics Coach – Competitive & Recreational

UNITED WORLD COLLEGE OF SOUTH EAST ASIA - EAST; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UWCSEA East is seeking a passionate Gymnastics Coach for both recreational and competitive streams. The role emphasizes safe, structured training, skill development, and a positive environment across age groups from infants to squads.

Candidates should have coaching experience with children, preferably FIG-certified or equivalent, and be able to work weekends and evenings while contributing to the broader school community and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• FIG Coaching Certification preferred.
• If holding a lower-level qualification, extensive coaching experience in women's artistic gymnastics is required.
• Excellent experience coaching children (K12).
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role (preferred).
• Experience with a National Levels Program.
• All round knowledge of Gymnastics and development requirements for different age groups.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with Google Suite or equivalent software.
• Able to work weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning a gymnastics curriculum for different levels and ensure that coaching techniques are in accordance to best practices.
• Execute all aspects of gymnastic coaching (skill acquisition, choreography, physical preparation), promote positive motivation and maintain disciplined culture within the programme.
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans across the programme (from Infants through Recreationals to Competitive Squads).
• Monitor attendance and progress (in training and competition) including periodic physical and skill testing for all gymnasts.
• Approach student and athletes within UWC safeguarding guidelines.
• Look at every setback during coaching as an opportunity to learn and improve.
• To work with team members to achieve a common goal and improving as a team.
• Optimal usage of the gymnasium and equipment and reporting concerns to Head of Gymnastics.
• Maintain hazard awareness within the program by implementing safety instructions and reporting to Head of Gymnastics if needed.
• Ensuring proper equipment handling, adherence to usage guidelines, and reporting any shortages or needs for training aids.
• Covering for colleagues if needed within the range of full time hours.
• Assist with the signup process, in line with the program (4 times per year).
• Respond to and follow up any parent enquiries by email and telephone.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, events, competitions, reviews and meets as scheduled.
• Assist with assessments, registrations, trials, apparatus rotations, and camps.
• Maintain up-to-date records of students injuries.
• Liaise with Head of Gymnastics on administrative duties when necessary.
• Work with the Head of Gymnastics and facilities team in equipment set up in accordance to competition guidelines.
• Assist to Head of Gymnastics with tasks in preparation for hosting.
• Assist in liaising with volunteers and provide direction and guidance to their supporting role.
• Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs with similar levels of responsibility and complexity to the assigned job grade as may be reasonably requested by the line manager and/or the College.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

K12 coaching

Education

FIG Coaching Certification (preferred)

Lower-level qualification with extensive women's gymnastics coaching experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

UWCSEA East is seeking a passionate Gymnastics Coach for both recreational and competitive streams. The role emphasizes safe, structured training, skill development, and a positive environment across age groups from infants to squads.

Candidates should have coaching experience with children, preferably FIG-certified or equivalent, and be able to work weekends and evenings while contributing to the broader school community and safeguarding practices.