Programme Manager and Head Gymnastics Coach
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata for Part-time)
I am working with a great recreational Gymnastics venue in the Staffordshire area, who are looking for someone to take responsibility for planning, delivering, and managing child development and gymnastics programmes for ages 4 months to 12 years, ensuring sessions are engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate. My client is open to Full or Part-time hours from 20 -40hrs per week.
Role
• Plan, implement, and evaluate skill-appropriate programmes.
• Design progressive, fun, and inclusive sessions that promote overall child development (motor, cognitive, speech, social, and emotional skills).
• Lead sessions and oversee programme delivery using available resources.
• Maintain lesson plans and content on the coaching portal and support the development of programme materials and music resources.
• Coach children across all levels and support parent–child classes.
• Provide feedback and motivation to help each child reach their potential.
• Mentor and support coaches through training and professional development.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Lead and manage coaching staff at all levels.
• Ensure consistent delivery standards and effective communication across the team.
• Coordinate staff training, performance audits, and quality monitoring.
• Uphold policies on child protection, health and safety, and data protection.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure safe setup of equipment.
• Administer first aid when necessary and report concern promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper equipment standards.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
Qualifications & Skills
• Proven experience coaching children’s gymnastics.
• Relevant qualification in sports science or coaching.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Deep understanding of gymnastics methods, safety standards, and child development principles.
• Ability to build rapport with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to child well-being and growth.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
For more details contact david@corecruitment.com or call David Allen on 0207790266
