Apprentice Gymnastics Coach

You will have a varied list of duties, different every day, including:

Helping with preschool classes (daytime) via assistant coaching Helping with participation programmes (evening), via assistant coaching Community programme assistant coaching

You will be mentored in the gym by a range of exceptionally qualified and skilled coaches.

Training:

Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprentioceship Standard:

British Gymnastics General Coach Level 1 and/or Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required. Apprentices will be required to work towards a British Gymnastics Level 1 or 2 qualification alongside the apprenticeship. We will provide on the job training, as well as designated "college" time during the week Study can take place at work or from home with agreement of manager. NVQ assessors will attend the wokplace and for the coaching qualifications - these are run by British Gymnastics so assessment will be away from the gym building. (Usually one or two days spread over the course of a few months)

Training Outcome:
Nationally there is a shortage of qualified level 1 and 2 coaches. We expect to employ successful apprentices at the close of their training, circumstances allowing Gymnastics clubs throughout the region are facing shortages of staff, so vacancies will be available regionally and nationally - though we hope you will stay with us!

Employer Description:
Huntingdon Gymnastics Club was established in 1986, and has had the honour of training National, International , World and Olympic gymnasts, most recently the home club of Dan Keating and Louis Smith. We are a charity and have a large participation and community programme as well as our Elite Performance squads. We run preschool classes and open our doors to the general public several times a week for free play sessions and parties.

Working Hours :
Gymnastics classes are in the evening and weekend. For Example: 2.00pm to 9.00pm in the week 9.00am to 1.00pm on one day at the weekend. You will have two consecutive days off a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness