Gymnastics Coach

United World College of South East Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking a qualified Gymnastics Coach to shape and develop its Gymnastics Programme. The role involves coaching across recreational and competitive levels, ensuring best practices in coaching, and coordinating assessments. Candidates should have experience working with children, relevant qualifications, and strong communication skills. The position may require working on weekends and evenings to support events and classes. Apply by February 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM Singapore Time.

Qualifications

• Qualified Gymnastics coach with excellent experience in coaching children.
• Good all-round knowledge of Gymnastics and development requirements for different age groups.
• Able to work during weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver technically sound gymnastics sessions.
• Monitor attendance and progress of gymnasts in sessions.
• Assist PE teachers with gymnastics units throughout the school year.

Skills

Experience in coaching children

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Understanding of gymnastics development requirements

Education

Qualifications (FIG level 1 or equivalent)

Job description

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Gymnastics Coach with experience in both recreational and competitive gymnastics. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping, developing, and driving the Gymnastics Programme across all levels.

Main Responsibilities

Coaching:

• Assist in planning a gymnastics curriculum for different levels
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans (Infant Gym and Competitive Squads)
• Ensure coaching techniques are in accordance to best practices
• Carry out, record and report assessments, physical testing, skills testing for all levels periodically
• Assist in setting individualized short, medium and long term plans (training and competition) for all gymnasts in the Competitive Squad
• Managing & achieving targets based on annual plans
• Monitoring of attendance, progress and reporting
• Talent identification of gymnasts in PE lessons
• Assist PE teachers with delivering PE lessons during gymnastics units throughout the school year

Operational (providing daily oversight so as to ensure):

• Work with the facilities team to ensure the gymnastics equipment is efficient and safe for use
• Optimal usage of the gymnasium and equipment
• Safe handling of equipment, usage guidelines are adhered to
• Advising equipment / training aid shortages etc.

Administrative:

• Assist in coordinating pre-season assessments, registrations, trials, class allocations
• Maintain up-to-date records of student and parent details
• Maintain up-to-date program information on the school website and notice board
• Respond to and follow up any parent enquiries by email and telephone
• Attend weekly staff meeting

Hosting Meets and Invitationals:

• Work with the facilities team in equipment set up in accordance to competition guidelines
• Assist to ensure meets can be run smoothly

Person Specifications

• Qualified Gymnastics coach with excellent experience in coaching children
• Holding qualifications (FIG level 1 or equivalent )
• Good all-round knowledge of Gymnastics and development requirements pertaining to different age groups.
• Adopt an appropriate approach to age-group training focusing on technical competence, team-building and long-term success
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and able to relate to students, parents and teachers with quality service.
• Able to work both independently and as a team member
• Able to work during weekends and evening

Application

Apply via our portal by Tuesday, 03February 2026at 11:59pm Singapore Time.

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.