Join the 2PRU Gymnastics Club Recreational Coaching Team!
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of gymnastics? Join 2PRU Gymnastics Club, the newest recreational gymnastics club in Tadcaster, and become part of a dynamic and passionate team committed to developing gymnasts of all ages and abilities. At 2PRU, we pride ourselves on fostering talent and promoting a balanced, healthy lifestyle through gymnastics. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and experienced coaches to join us and help shape the future of our growing club.
Ages 2-5
Position: Full Time
Pre School Gymnastics Coach
Full-Time | 16+ Hours Per Week | 5 Days Per Week (Including Sunday) | £8-16 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
As Head of Pre-School Gymnastics at 2PRU Gymnastics Club, you’ll take a leading role in shaping our youngest gymnasts’ first steps into the sport. Your key responsibilities will include:
Deliver Safe, Exciting Sessions: Understand and follow pre-planned lessons, ensuring equipment is correctly set up and safely stored after sessions.
Lead With Confidence: Introduce and guide gymnasts and their grown-ups through each session, maintaining a warm and welcoming environment.
Manage Multiple Groups: Coach and progress groups of up to 8 children on a variety of apparatus with a focus on fun, foundational skills, and early physical development.
Support & Assist: Provide children with manual, mechanical, verbal, and visual support to meet their individual needs safely and effectively.
Engage and Inspire: Use a range of class control techniques to keep sessions engaging and age-appropriate.
Reflect & Develop: Evaluate each session and provide meaningful feedback to gymnasts and fellow coaches.
Collaborate: Work closely with other coaches to ensure consistency and progression throughout our pre-school programme.
Health & Safety Focus: Be proactive in identifying risks and take steps to ensure a safe environment for gymnasts and staff alike.
Desirable Responsibilities:
We’re looking for coaches who are passionate about going above and beyond. In addition to the essential duties, here are some exciting opportunities you can look forward to:
Promote Gymnastics for Life: Encourage a love of movement and healthy habits in our youngest members.
Branch Out: Support additional disciplines such as recreational, display, adult, and SEND sessions.
Lead Community Outreach: Represent 2PRU by delivering gymnastics in local schools and community settings.
Shape the Programme: Contribute to lesson planning, develop the coaching syllabus, and lead workshops for junior coaches and volunteers.
Desired Personality Traits:
We value character as much as credentials. Ideal candidates will:
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Embrace feedback and use it to grow.
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Build strong rapport with gymnasts and families, nurturing confidence and curiosity.
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Show empathy and patience with young children at all stages of development.
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Communicate clearly using a mix of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods.
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Demonstrate creativity, professionalism, and leadership on and off the gym floor.
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Support the team with flexibility, positivity, and strong organisation.
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Act as a role model for coaches and gymnasts, upholding the club’s values and standards at all times.
Essential Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, the following qualifications are required:
Coaching Qualification: Recognised Level 2 qualification in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG), Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), or General Gymnastics (GG).
Enhanced DBS: A successful enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (cost of DBS reimbursed upon successful application).
Safeguarding and Welfare Qualification: An active, recognised qualification or enrolment in one through 2PRU Gymnastics Club.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
While not essential, the following qualifications and experiences will increase your chances of success:
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Level 3 or higher qualification in WAG, MAG, or GG.
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Additional coaching qualifications in specialised areas such as Pre-School, Freestyle, or Acro.
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Background as a gymnast or prior coaching experience, particularly in gymnastics.
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Experience working with children or in a sports coaching environment.
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Basic First Aid training and any other relevant qualifications.
Why Join 2PRU Gymnastics Club?
As Head of Pre-School Gymnastics, you’ll be leading an important part of our club’s mission—to build confidence, movement, and community from the earliest age. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow your leadership skills, influence future coaches, and make a lasting impact in the lives of young children.
Apply Today!
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our online application form below to apply.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.