Gymnastics Coach
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.45 to £17.14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Haverhill, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Abbeycroft Leisure |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ACL043 |
Summary
Gymnastics Coach- Haverhill Leisure Centre
Join Our Exciting New Gymnastics Programme!
We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic Gymnastics Coaches and/or Instructors 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 4–11.
We have 2 positions available and whether you’re a qualified coach or beginning your coaching journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours: 5 hours per week (evening and weekend availability required)
Contract: Fixed term post for 1 year
Pay:
Lead Coach- £17.14phr (L1 and British Gymnastics qualification in any discipline required)
Assistant- £15.45phr (minimum Activity Instructor qualification required)
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)
Closing Date: 05/05/2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 15/05/2026
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!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
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.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Join Our Exciting New Gymnastics Programme!
We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic Gymnastics Coaches and/or Instructors 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 4–11.
We have 2 positions available and whether you’re a qualified coach or beginning your coaching journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours: 5 hours per week (evening and weekend availability required)
Contract: Fixed term post for 1 year
Pay:
Lead Coach- £17.14phr (L1 and British Gymnastics qualification in any discipline required)
Assistant- £15.45phr (minimum Activity Instructor qualification required)
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)
Closing Date: 05/05/2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 15/05/2026
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!
Most roles at Abbeycroft involve some form of regulated activity with children and so an Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List will often be appropriate.
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.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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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.