Gymnastics Coach Trainee
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,424 i £25,116 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Edinburgh Leisure |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Gymnastics Coach Trainee |
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Gymnastics Coach Trainee
Hours – Part-time, 20 hours per week
Contract – Permanent
Location – Edinburgh
Vacancy Description
We are seeking unqualified individuals with an interest in working with us as a qualified Gymnastics Coach to join us as a Gymnastics Coach (Trainee). So, if you’re thinking about Gymnastics Coaching as a career, we’re here to help you somersault into it and make it a reality.
We pay you a salary while providing the training and support needed to become a qualified Gymnastics Coach, and then you will work in our coaching programme as an Assistant Coach. This is a 20-hour per week permanent part-time contract.
Salary is £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.85 per hour on graduation from the Trainee Programme, approximately 8 weeks later.
Potential for 35.75 full-time hours after qualification and completion of probation. Please note we have various positions, and you will be based at 1 or 2 venues, however all positions include 1 full weekday, 2-3 other weekday afternoons/evenings and at least one day of weekend work.
You must be 16 years old and above the minimum school leaving age by the start of employment on 1 May 2026.
To be considered for the Trainee Programme, you MUST be available for the following dates:
- 01/05/26 - 09:00-18:00 - Venue Induction at one of our 6 Gymnastics Venues
- 06/05/26 - 09:00-17:00 - IGA Women’s Artistic Level 1 Coaching Course at Drumbrae Leisure Centre
- 07/05/26 - 09:00-16:00 - Corporate Welcome & Induction Course (Day 1) at Royal Commonwealth Pool
- 08/05/26 - 09:00-13:00 - Corporate Welcome & Induction Course (Day 2) at Royal Commonwealth Pool
What You’ll Bring:
- Interest in gymnastics - although you don’t have to have been a gymnast yourself!
- Passion to encourage young people to be active and to teach them new skills
- Great listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people to motivate, engage and provide constructive feedback to them
- Warm and welcoming personality topped with passion and commitment
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
Our gymnastics delivery venues include:
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
- Drumbrae Leisure Centre
- Gracemount Leisure Centre
- Kirkliston Leisure Centre
- Meadowbank Sports Centre
- Tumbles at Portobello
Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Dorothy McQueen, Gymnastics Development Officer, dorothymcqueen@edinburghleisure.co.uk to arrange a time to chat.
Closing date - Wednesday, 11th of March 2026
Assessment date - Afternoon of Wednesday, 18th of March 2026 – please keep this date available
Assessment location - Meadowbank Sports Centre
We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
Hours – Part-time, 20 hours per week
Contract – Permanent
Location – Edinburgh
Vacancy Description
We are seeking unqualified individuals with an interest in working with us as a qualified Gymnastics Coach to join us as a Gymnastics Coach (Trainee). So, if you’re thinking about Gymnastics Coaching as a career, we’re here to help you somersault into it and make it a reality.
We pay you a salary while providing the training and support needed to become a qualified Gymnastics Coach, and then you will work in our coaching programme as an Assistant Coach. This is a 20-hour per week permanent part-time contract.
Salary is £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.85 per hour on graduation from the Trainee Programme, approximately 8 weeks later.
Potential for 35.75 full-time hours after qualification and completion of probation. Please note we have various positions, and you will be based at 1 or 2 venues, however all positions include 1 full weekday, 2-3 other weekday afternoons/evenings and at least one day of weekend work.
You must be 16 years old and above the minimum school leaving age by the start of employment on 1 May 2026.
To be considered for the Trainee Programme, you MUST be available for the following dates:
- 01/05/26 - 09:00-18:00 - Venue Induction at one of our 6 Gymnastics Venues
- 06/05/26 - 09:00-17:00 - IGA Women’s Artistic Level 1 Coaching Course at Drumbrae Leisure Centre
- 07/05/26 - 09:00-16:00 - Corporate Welcome & Induction Course (Day 1) at Royal Commonwealth Pool
- 08/05/26 - 09:00-13:00 - Corporate Welcome & Induction Course (Day 2) at Royal Commonwealth Pool
What You’ll Bring:
- Interest in gymnastics - although you don’t have to have been a gymnast yourself!
- Passion to encourage young people to be active and to teach them new skills
- Great listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people to motivate, engage and provide constructive feedback to them
- Warm and welcoming personality topped with passion and commitment
In return, we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
- Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
- Paid sick leave
- Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
- Opportunities for training, career growth and development
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)
Our gymnastics delivery venues include:
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
- Drumbrae Leisure Centre
- Gracemount Leisure Centre
- Kirkliston Leisure Centre
- Meadowbank Sports Centre
- Tumbles at Portobello
Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Dorothy McQueen, Gymnastics Development Officer, dorothymcqueen@edinburghleisure.co.uk to arrange a time to chat.
Closing date - Wednesday, 11th of March 2026
Assessment date - Afternoon of Wednesday, 18th of March 2026 – please keep this date available
Assessment location - Meadowbank Sports Centre
We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450
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