Recreational Gymnastics Instructor
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.87 to £18.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Haverhill, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ACL150 |
Summary
Recreational Gymnastics Instructor –Haverhill
Hourly rate between £14.87 and £18.85 dependent on experience and qualifications.
3hours per week, evening and weekend availability required.
Join Our Exciting New Gymnastics Programme!
We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic Gymnastics Instructors/Coaches to join our team at Haverhill Leisure Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our brand-new recreational gymnastics programme for children and young people aged 8–16.
Whether you’re a qualified coach or beginning your coaching journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver recreational gymnastics sessions for children and young people.
• Adapt coaching to suit a variety of ages and ability levels.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and the wider leisure team.
• Encourage enjoyment, confidence-building, and progression in gymnastics.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• British Gymnastics Activity Instructor Qualification
• Safeguarding Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
• British Gymnastics Coaching Qualification (Level 1 or higher)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with children or young people in a coaching or educational setting (desirable)
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive coaching practices
Closing Date: 19/09/2025
Interviews will take place online on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are advised as Abbeycroft reserve the right to close this vacancy when a suitable candidate is found.
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
Hourly rate between £14.87 and £18.85 dependent on experience and qualifications.
3hours per week, evening and weekend availability required.
Join Our Exciting New Gymnastics Programme!
We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic Gymnastics Instructors/Coaches to join our team at Haverhill Leisure Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our brand-new recreational gymnastics programme for children and young people aged 8–16.
Whether you’re a qualified coach or beginning your coaching journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Abbeycroft can offer you:
• A Multisite membership
• A discounted multisite membership for someone that lives with you
• Free child swims (Not lessons)
• Annual Leave entitlement
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• Opportunities for career development and progression
We also offer Westfield Health Benefits which include Mental, Physical health and financial support, a 24/7 DoctorLineTM, access to Togetherall and generous Highstreet discounts and cashback.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver recreational gymnastics sessions for children and young people.
• Adapt coaching to suit a variety of ages and ability levels.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment at all times.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians, and the wider leisure team.
• Encourage enjoyment, confidence-building, and progression in gymnastics.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
• British Gymnastics Activity Instructor Qualification
• Safeguarding Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
• British Gymnastics Coaching Qualification (Level 1 or higher)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
What We’re Looking For:
• Experience working with children or young people in a coaching or educational setting (desirable)
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive coaching practices
Closing Date: 19/09/2025
Interviews will take place online on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are advised as Abbeycroft reserve the right to close this vacancy when a suitable candidate is found.
Join our team at Abbeycroft and become part of a rewarding journey dedicated to community well-being. Apply now to start your adventure with us!
As a Disability Confident Employer we encourage you to let us know If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment/selection process. We will guarantee an interview to a candidate with a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010, if they otherwise meet the minimum selection requirements.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.