Recreational Coach: Salto Gymnastics

Recreational Level 1 & 2 Vacancies

Role: Support the development of the Recreational Programme

Employment Type: Self-employed – Contract for Services

Hours per week: Coaching hours available are between 4-24hrs per week, with additional hours available working within our Pre-school and Additional Support Needs programme.

Salary: Competitive pay, negotiable depending on experience

Line Manager
Pamela Bowie - Club Manager
Natalie Bowie – Admin Manager

Venue
Salto Gymnastics Centre
15 Balunie Drive
Dundee
Tayside
DD4 8PS

Qualities / Opportunities

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and proactive coach with drive and ambition to work within our established recreational programme.

Qualification

  • 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.

  • 1 st Aid training would be provided.

Key Role:

  • 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.

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

Date published: 17 March 2026
Date updated: 17 March 2026

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