About the Role
As a Gymnastics Coach, you will be leading and assisting in our after-school gymnastics classes in Richmond, Kingston and the surrounding areas.
Term time sessions are in local schools
Monday – Friday.
Times vary from 3.15pm-4.15pm and 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Holiday Camps run in the school holidays Monday to Friday.
There is also potential work on Saturday mornings.
Roles and Responsibilities
This is a self-employed position.
As a Lead Gymnastics coach, you will be responsible for a group of up to 15 children of similar ages to coach gymnastics at an introductory and intermediate level.
Assistant coaches will be working with lead coaches at the sessions.
You will be developing flexibility, strength, and coordination for gymnastics, teaching children floor skills such as rolls, jumps, balances, handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, handsprings and more. There will be floor routines with connective elements work and mastering skills on a variety of gymnastic apparatus – beams, bars, vaults, rings and bars (venue dependent).
Key responsibilities include:
Bringing energy and enthusiasm to every session.
Being professional in your interactions with children, parents, colleagues, and schools.
Being on time for all sessions
Assisting with the safe set up and packing away of equipment, ensuring all equipment is stored safely.
Teaching relevant skills, progressions, and techniques
Talking with parents about the progress of their children, when necessary
Making sure health and safety procedures are being followed
Being familiar with and following all club policies and procedure
Requirements
Coaches with British Gymnastics Qualifications Level 1, 2 or higher will be preferred
Reliable and punctual
Good communication skills
Enjoys working with children
You must be eligible to work in the UK
You must be able to speak English fluently
You must be currently living within a commutable distance of this position
Salary: £15.00-£25.00 per hour
About the Company
England Sports Group
Based at our new offices at Imber Court Sports Club, East Molesey, England Sports Group is a forward-thinking, independent sports provider founded by ex-professional tennis player, Clinton Lamprecht. The company has been coaching children in sports since 1991.
Today, England Sports Group provides fantastic coaching for children in clubs, holiday camps, and classes at over 70 venues in Surrey and SW London with a variety of sports such as gymnastics, tennis, netball, football, rugby, basketball, archery, and dance amongst others.
We are super proud to be the only sports activity provider who blends sport and mental wellbeing together for a whole-person approach. Our 'Life Skills Through Sport' programme for children and 'Raising the Status of the Sports Coaching Profession' are the two pillars of our philosophy. We have created a quality culture, determined to develop every child and coach to their full potential.
Our future is exciting, now is the perfect time to join our professional team and be part of our new journey.