Gymnastics Coach
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly rate to be discussed and agreed with candidates based on experience. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | DL3 0PP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Darlington Gymnastics Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Darlington Gymnastics Club is a large club - with around 700 gymnasts - and we've got a waiting list. To allow us to increase our capacity, we're looking for 1 or 2 extra coaches - ideally Level 2 WAG (or higher), but we're also interested in talking to you if you're Level 1 and ready to move on to Level 2.
Job purpose:
To provide high-quality, engaging gymnastics training session for recreational and squad level groups of gymnasts from all age groups.
As a member of the coaching team, contribute to the development of our service offering.
Key duties / responsibilities:
- To be involved in the organisation and delivery of a varied and interesting programme of gymnastics activity, which motivates and encourages young people to participate.
- To support coaches in the planning and implementation of effective pathways that facilitate the retention of gymnasts in all aspects of the sport and allow the identification development of talent.
- Support the development and delivery of key events and activities held at the gymnastics club such as annual displays and in-house competitions.
- To follow all Club policies – with particular adherence to Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Welfare.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the work of, and development of, Level 1, Proficiency level or Volunteer Coaches.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.
Essential criteria:
- Level 1 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification, and experience of working as a gymnastics coach.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
- An understanding of how to develop gymnastic skills of children participating at all levels.
- Understand and demonstrate the skills required to ensure effective team working.
- An individual who will be a positive role model to other young people. Who can inspire and motivate others involved in sport.
- Willingness to commit to ongoing training – both in house training and external courses.
- The ability and willingness to work evenings and weekend on a regular basis as per the rota.
Desirable criteria:
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how to develop gymnasts from recreational participation to development programme and squad levels of performance.
- Level 2 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification.
- Level 3 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job purpose:
To provide high-quality, engaging gymnastics training session for recreational and squad level groups of gymnasts from all age groups.
As a member of the coaching team, contribute to the development of our service offering.
Key duties / responsibilities:
- To be involved in the organisation and delivery of a varied and interesting programme of gymnastics activity, which motivates and encourages young people to participate.
- To support coaches in the planning and implementation of effective pathways that facilitate the retention of gymnasts in all aspects of the sport and allow the identification development of talent.
- Support the development and delivery of key events and activities held at the gymnastics club such as annual displays and in-house competitions.
- To follow all Club policies – with particular adherence to Health and Safety and Safeguarding and Welfare.
- Supervise and co-ordinate the work of, and development of, Level 1, Proficiency level or Volunteer Coaches.
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.
Essential criteria:
- Level 1 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification, and experience of working as a gymnastics coach.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
- An understanding of how to develop gymnastic skills of children participating at all levels.
- Understand and demonstrate the skills required to ensure effective team working.
- An individual who will be a positive role model to other young people. Who can inspire and motivate others involved in sport.
- Willingness to commit to ongoing training – both in house training and external courses.
- The ability and willingness to work evenings and weekend on a regular basis as per the rota.
Desirable criteria:
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how to develop gymnasts from recreational participation to development programme and squad levels of performance.
- Level 2 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification.
- Level 3 Women's Artistic gymnastics qualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent