(Level 1 will be considered) Coach Vacancy

Location: Lasswade High School Centre, Gymnastics Academy, Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg, EH19 2LA 

At Lasswade Gymnastics Club we have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, and ambitious Men’s Artistic Level 2 Coach (will consider Level 1 with ambition to progress) to join our coaching team and help develop our Men’s Artistic Section. This position is a great opportunity for an individual who has the desire to further develop their skills and progress within Men’s Artistic.

Salary: Direct Coaching rate is £10.00 – £13.78 per hour dependant on Qualification Level.

Contract: Part-time Permanent Employment. This is an Employed post, which provides 5.6 Weeks of Annual Leave, Pension and funding for CPD opportunities and coaching qualifications.

Hours: 12+ Hours Per Week initially with opportunities for this to grow.

We can offer a degree of flexibility in the hours available within our programme which runs in the evenings of a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoon/ Evening, and Sunday all day.

Main Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare, and deliver engaging coaching sessions for gymnasts to the level of qualification.
• Prepare progressive session plans for the short, and longer term development of the gymnasts
• To attend competitions and events as required.

Person Specification:

• Hold a minimum of Level 1 coaching qualification in Men’s Artistic and be prepared to work towards Level 2 and / or Level 3.
• Hold current Safeguarding and Protecting Children Certificate, and a PVG.
• Value and prioritise gymnasts’ happiness and well-being, while motivating and encouraging gymnasts to achieve new skills.
• Have experience or understanding of the current MAG Pathways.
• A desire to coach gymnasts aiming to / competing in Competitive Pathways.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and individually.
• Be prepared to cover groups across the club, as and when required.

If you are ambitious and would like the opportunity to help us shape and grow our Men’s Artistic section, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or would like further information, please contact Jillian Givan at

Manager.lasswadegc@yahoo.com or 07535714347.

Applications Close: Monday 18^th November 2024 12pm