Gymnastics Coach Apprenticeship
COACH CORE FOUNDATION · Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SZ
Community activator coach (level 2)
The primary purpose of this role is to learn and develop the skills required to become a fully qualified Gymnastics Coach. You will be working under the guidance of our senior staff delivering safe, engaging, fun filled gymnastics sessions to participants of various ages and abilities.
The work
At Tumble Gymnastics & Activity Centre, you will be working towards a Community Activator Level 2 Apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.
- COACH ASSIST: Assist in the safe set-up and dismantling of equipment. Assist Lead Coaches in delivering various gymnastics sessions from Pre-School to Recreational session delivering warm-ups, then teaching basic gymnastics skills and finally a cool-downs
- SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Ensure the well-being and safety of all participants managing group behaviour and checking equipment while adhering toTUMBLEs safeguarding policies
- EVENT SUPPORT: Learning and assisting with our badge scheme skills, drills and our holiday camp session
- ADMINISTRATION: Help with daily TUMBLE operations learning the reception administration of registers and the recreational level badges and certificates while learning to communicate with our parents or guardians
- APPRENTICESHIP STUDY PROGRAMME AND BG LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION: Working towards COACH CORE Apprenticeship Qualification specificate hours covering training days, assignments, course work and tutor reviews. You will also work towards your BRITISH GYMNASTICS Level 1 qualification
This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16-24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required - we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.
What you come out with
Our business is a diverse place to work with the possibility of a hybrid working week splitting between Gymnastics Coaching and Coffee Shop working or just Gymnastics Coaching from pre school age to Adults. We also have events and baby classes within the Centre and opportunities to work alongside managing staff with the possibility for advanced role applications when they become available. Options to change between working roles, days and times to suit applicants where possible.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Things to consider
- Must be able to arrive on time using either public transport or own organised travel
- Must pass an enhanced criminal record check (DBS / Background Check)
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends and Bank Holidays. (To work one weekend day in line the business requirements.)
The employer
Tumble Gymnastics & Activity centre helps children improve their physical ability by developing fundamental movement skills, providing a strong basis for further progression across all sports.
Workplace
- Unit 41 North Tyne Ind Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SZ