Gymnastic Coach

**Main Responsibilities**

Coaching:

- Assist in planning a gymnastics curriculum for different levels and ensure that coaching techniques are in accordance to best practices
- Execute all aspects of gymnastic coaching (skill acquisition, choreography, physical preparation), promote positive motivation and maintain disciplined culture within the programme.
- Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans across the programme (from Infants through Recreationals to Competitive Squads)
- Monitor attendance/progress (training and competition) including periodic physical and skill testing for all gymnasts
- Approach student and athletes within UWC safeguarding guidelines
- Assist PE teachers with delivering PE lessons during gymnastics units throughout the school year
- Look at every setback during coaching as an opportunity to learn and improve
- To work with team members to achieve a common goal and improving as a team

Operational (providing daily oversight so as to ensure):

- Optimal usage of the gymnasium and equipment
- Maintain hazard awareness within the program by implementing safety instructions and reporting to Head of Gymnastics if needed
- Safe handling of equipment, usage guidelines are adhered to and advising equipment/training aid shortages etc.
- Covering for colleagues if needed within the range of full time hours

Administrative:

- Assist with the signup process, in line with the program (4 times per year)
- Participate in staff meetings, training, events, competitions, reviews and meets as scheduled.
- Assist with assessments, registrations, trials, apparatus rotations, and camps.
- Maintain uptodate records of students Injuries
- Liaise with Head of Gymnastics on administrative duties when necessary

Hosting Meets and Invitationals:

- Work with the Head of Gymnastics and facilities team in equipment set up in accordance to competition guidelines
- Assist to Head of Gymnastics with tasks in preparation for hosting
- Assist in liaising with parent volunteers and High School volunteers and provide direction and guidance to their supporting role
- Assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs with similar levels of responsibility and complexity to the assigned job grade as may be reasonably requested by the line manager and/or the College.

**Person Specifications**
- Qualified Gymnastics coach with excellent experience in coaching.
- Holding qualification Intermediate Coach (Level 1B) within Singapore Gymnastics accreditation structure (or equivalent).
- At least 3 years of experience.
- All-round knowledge of Gymnastics and development requirements pertaining to different ag e groups.
- Adopt an appropriate approach to ag e group training focusing on technical competence, team-building and long-term success.
- Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and is able to relate to students, parents and teachers with quality service.
- Able to work cohesively in a team based environment as well as independently with a positive working attitude and a willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.
- Familiar with Google Suite or equivalent software.
- Able to work during weekends and evenings.

**Application**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 21/02/2025