Location: Gym 3, St Leonard’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Salary: £13.50 for Level 2 qualified, £11.50 for Level 1 qualified, £15 for Level 3+ qualified
Position Type: Self-employed, part-time
Hours: Cover coach for any of the following sessions (no set hours):
- Wednesday: 13:00-16:00
- Thursday: 19:00-22:00
- Friday: 18:00-21:00 (external training at Meadowbank Gymnastics Club, EH22 4AD)
- Sunday: 13:30-17:30
Edinburgh University Gymnastics Club (EUGC) is looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated coaches to help deliver structured training sessions. EUGC is a student-run adult gymnastics club that caters to all abilities ranging from beginners to ex-competitive gymnasts. We are particularly keen for level 2+ coaches in Artistic and Acrobatic as well as TeamGym, however are open to level 1.
Position & Requirements:
- Self-employed position during the academic year to cover gymnastics sessions, with potential to become a regular coach in the future.
- Coaches must hold a level 1+ British Gymnastics coaching qualification in women’s artistic, men’s artistic, acrobatic, general gymnastics, or TeamGym.
- Attend one coaches’ meeting per semester.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with other coaches to plan/deliver training sessions.
- Helping gymnasts set and work towards their goals or prepare for competitions.
- Potentially attending events such as competitions and Gymfest.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate (£/hr): level 1 – £11.50 | level 2 – £13.50 | level 3+ – £15
- Financial assistance for coaching courses.
- Access to the University of Edinburgh Sports Union’s Coaching and Volunteering Academy which can provide coaches with development opportunities through workshops and other events.
- Working in a welcoming and flexible environment.
- Non-student coaches are also eligible to buy a student-priced Pleasance gym membership.
If you have any questions regarding applying for a coaching position within the club then please feel free to get in contact with us by email at gymnastics@ed.ac.uk.