Gymnastic Coach

**Employment at MGGS**:
Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (Employee Type).

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Melbourne Girls Grammar has a proud tradition of empowering Grammarians through sport and physical activity. The Artemis Centre is central to this vision, offering diverse opportunities for health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Artemis Gymnastics, a Gymnastics Australia-affiliated club, is one of Melbourne’s leading “Gymnastics for All” programs. We deliver recreational gymnastics and tumbling programs for children aged 3-16, designed to build balance, coordination, strength, flexibility, and confidence. Our focus is on creating positive experiences that inspire a lifelong love of movement.

We are seeking enthusiastic **Casual Gymnastics Coaches** to deliver engaging and high-quality coaching.

**About the Role**
- Assist with coaching morning classes to Early Learning Centre students (3-4 years)
- Deliver afternoon gymnastics sessions to Junior Years PE classes (Prep-Year 4)
- Coach afterschool foundation gymnastics and tumbling classes
- Holiday programs and Saturday morning sessions

Session times range from 3-4.5 hours, with availability during term time and school holidays preferred. Monday afternoon availability is strongly desired.

**About you**:

- Experience in sports or gymnastics coaching (dance, acrobatics, or circus backgrounds welcome)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a supportive environment
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Current Gymnastics Australia Coaching Accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)
- Current WWCC (Employee) or VIT Registration

This position would suit intermediate to senior gymnastics coaches, however teachers in training or applicants with a background in dancing, acrobatics, or circus art, are welcome to apply.
- Please view the _**_Position Description_**_ for details about this role, including key responsibilities._

**Ready to Apply**:
Applications will close **Friday 3 October 2025**
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis._

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to family violence.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
- We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.