Assistant Gymnastics Coach (Term-Time Only)
Location: Various locations – including hired halls, schools, and nurseries
Hours: Term-time only; currently Friday evenings, with possibility of Saturday mornings.
Pay: Competitive hourly rate, paid monthly across 12 months (includes rolled-up holiday pay)
Job Type: Part-time
About Acorn Gymnastics
Acorn Gymnastics is a welcoming, child-focused club offering preschool and recreational gymnastics, with plans to grow into more advanced and adult sessions. Our approach is nurturing, creative, and centred around fun — we believe children enjoying their class matters more than how quickly they learn a skill.
We deliver high-quality sessions using structured weekly plans and engaging circuits. Our preschool programme runs on a two-year rotating schedule, and recreational classes are adapted to suit the needs of each group. We're also developing our own award scheme and progress tracking system, and we're excited to involve our coaching team in shaping the future of the club. We are members with IGA and run our sessions according to their guidelines.
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic, kind and reliable Level 1 Assistant coach to join our small, friendly team. You'll help run sessions that build children's physical skills and confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support or lead delivery of gymnastics sessions following our club structure and IGA guidance
* Create a fun, inclusive and engaging learning environment
* Set up and pack away equipment safely
* Communicate positively with children, parents, schools and venues
* Keep accurate registers and assist with progress reporting
* Attend occasional team meetings and training
What We're Looking For
* Experience coaching gymnastics to children
* Positive, patient and team-minded
* Minimum British Gymnastics Level 1 equivalent
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
* Safeguarding training (can be updated on appointment)
* First Aid qualification (preferred but not essential)
What You'll Get
* Consistent monthly pay all year (not just term time)
* Paid dependent on your experience & qualifications
* Rolled-up holiday pay
* A supportive, friendly environment
* Opportunities for more hours and future progression
* The chance to contribute ideas and take on additional roles if you're interested
* Membership with IGA
We want all our coaches to feel part of the Acorn family. Whether you're looking to grow your coaching career or just love working with children, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £20.00 per hour
Application question(s):
* Do you have a gymnastics qualification level 1 or above?
* Would you be available to interview on a Friday from 4pm?
Work Location: In person