Gymnastics Coach

Opportunities for career development and growth
- Role located at Casey Stadium in Cranbourne East.
- $29.44 + Super | Casual

At the Y our vision is simple - Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World.

As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across Victoria. With us, you will work with fun colleagues who have a shared passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals and transforming communities for the better.

**About the Centre**

Casey Stadium is located in Cranbourne East as a staple facility within the Casey Complex precinct and has a long history of providing indoor sporting experience to the surrounding community. Our café and catering offerings source quality food, offer a varied and innovative menu with the flexibility to cater for all, serviced by an experienced team of professionals who pride themselves on superior service and excellence.

**About the role**

As a Gymnastics Coach you will be responsible for providing coaching experiences for children in the YMCA Gymnastics Program. The Gymnastics Coach will enjoy working in a team based working environment and have a genuine concern for and interest in the wellbeing and educational needs of children. They will plan and deliver challenging and developmentally appropriate gymnastics programs for children. Responsibilities will include:

- Instruct and interact with children and guardians providing effective direction, feedback and support.
- Display interest, enthusiasm, patience, respect and innovation to students and peers.
- Construct and implement lesson plans that promote group teaching methods, combining skill development with fun, physical activity and enhancing the developmental assets aspect of YMCA programs.
- Ability to plan comprehensively for every class including yearly and term places. Includes activities that enhance student progression, interaction and collaboration.
- Challenge and develop student’s values and attitudes.
- Ensure all gymnastics classes have an appropriate warm up, structured session and cool down. Participate and lead group warm up / cool down activities as part of a team where appropriate.
- Ability to direct and support trainees and junior coaches.
- Ability and willingness to set up / pack up gymnastics equipment as required before or after the sessions.

This is a casual position and the hourly rate starts at $29.44 + super.

**About you**

**Essential Qualifications**
- Beginner Gymnastics Qualification (Includes Principles of Coaching in Gym for All, Kinder gym, MAG or WAG)
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.

**Benefits**

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

- Flexible working and rostering arrangements
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
- Free access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellness

**How to Apply