Gymnastics Coach - Mansfield

Gymnastics Coach | Oak Tree Leisure Centre

Permanent – Part time hours, 7hrs (Mon 4pm-6pm, Weds 4pm-6pm, Fri 4pm-7pm)

Salary: £12.85 per hour + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen, as we are currently recruiting for a Part time Gymnastics Coach to work 7 hours per week for the hours stated above.

As part of Mansfield District Leisure Trust, Oak Tree Leisure Centre offers a wide range of facilities and activities, from gym memberships and badminton, to trampolining and gymnastics for children. And we've got a crèche!

Purpose of Job / Key Objectives

To deliver Gymnastics sessions to participants of ages 4yrs-11yrs who attend Oak Tree Leisure Centre. 

Principal Duties

• Plan and deliver Gymnastics sessions as directed by the Children’s Activity Co-ordinator.
• To ensure that coaching sessions are suitably planned and developed for all people including those less able or with specific needs.
• To implement appropriate Health and Safety policies and procedures in order to ensure a safe, effective, child friendly environment at all sessions.
• To maintain detailed and accurate records of those attending sessions and to ensure that these are regularly passed on to the Children’s Activity Co-ordinator.
• To on occasion handle monies paid by participants and issue receipts for payment.
• To undertake regular programme evaluation (i.e. Participant progression) as directed by the Children’s Activity Co-ordinator.
• To maintain current knowledge of Governing Body and other relevant agency’s programmes, policies, guidance and advice.
• To be committed to continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the post.
• To attend meetings as and when required/directed.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post.

 
 Qualification Level
 

• Gymnastics coaching certificate level 1 or equivalent- essential qualification (recognised with British gymnastics)

 
Experience Level
 

• Previous experience of coaching a variety of different age groups and abilities.
• Previous experience of delivering in a variety of settings including sports clubs and leisure centres.

 
Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational ability
• Knowledge of the delivery of sport
• Ability to encourage increased participation
• Able to work with a range of abilities
• Able to monitor and report on outcomes and outputs

 
 Some of the benefits of working for Oak Tree Leisure Centre:

• Free use of all the facilities at the Centre
• Excellent Training & Development Opportunities

Interested?  Please apply on line with a copy of your CV in word or PDF format.

Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. On occasion we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application should the closing date of the advertisement be brought forward. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.