Salto Gymnastics Club – Recreational Coach

Job Description

Salto Gymnastics Club have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive coach with drive and ambition to work within their established recreational programme.

Applicants can have anywhere from Level 2 qualifications to no qualifications, provided that anyone who does not have a Level 2 qualification is committed to going through the required training to reach that level.

They should be a member of Scottish Gymnastics/British Gymnastics and have a relevant, up to date safeguarding certificate. The successful candidate will have to complete a PVG check.

Qualifications:

• Minimum UKCC WAG L2 qualification for leading classes
• Candidate with a UKCC WAG L1 would be willing to develop their qualification to a WAG Level 2 and above, which would be fully funded
• A candidate with no qualification would be considered providing they are committed to attaining the relevant UKCC coaching qualifications
• BG/SG membership
• Relevant up to date safeguarding certificate
• The successful candidate would require to complete a PVG
• First aid training would be provided

Role requirements:

• Coach within a well established recreational programme
• Deliver fun and progressive gymnastics sessions to a range of ages and abilities from beginner to advanced level
• Create a positive and supportive training environment
• Maintain safe coaching practices, conduct regular risk assessments on apparatus
• Be willing to attend in-house CPD and commit to training opportunities
• Ensure effective progressive lesson plans are created for training sessions
• Create home conditioning programmes for gymnasts
• Effective delivery of our ‘Steps to Success’ awards programme
• Prepare gymnasts for in-house competitions
• Liaise with the club manager and admin manager on the progress of programme and gymnasts
• Ensure excellent conduct, showing high moral standards, politeness and care towards others in a positive manner
• Assist with trials for talent identification feeding into our squad pathway programme
• Provide feedback to parents on a regular basis on the progress of their child
• Ensure that all activities are delivered in line with the club’s and Scottish Gymnastics policies
• Maintain accurate records of progress and register of attendance for all sessions
• Complete accident report forms as and when required

Personal requirements:

• Previous experience of working within a gymnastics programme would be preferred
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Excellent time management and reliability
• Setting and creating manageable achievable goals for gymnasts
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Adaptability to gymnasts learning styles, the ability to foster varied teaching techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate, conveying information to children and parents
• Have strong working positive ethics and a passion to help all gymnasts fulfil their potential
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for working with children
• Self-motivated and driven
• Promote positive behaviour and conduct and be a positive role model
• Have the qualities to inspire, motivate gymnasts

For more information, or to apply, please email a CV with details of qualifications and experience to enquiries@saltogymnasticsdundee.co.uk.