Are you an experienced gymnastics coach looking for your next step towards a leadership position?

Seeking to work part-time to support a balance of work and life commitments?

Want to be part of a fun and engaging team in a not-for-profit organisation that makes a positive impact in your local community?

Yes? Then you may have just found your perfect role.

Who on earth are we?

The Y Leisure City Epping is part of Y Whittlesea, a not-for-profit that happens to be the oldest youth organisation in the world and oldest social enterprise, where all profits go back into our communities. Situated in the heart of Epping, The Y Leisure City is an awesome recreational facility delivering programs and services in areas such as Aquatics, Health & Fitness and Sports & Recreation for all ages.

What’s the Opportunity?

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced gymnastics coach to join our team in an exciting new role as Gymnastics Lead. This is an opportunity for an established gymnastics coach to take a first step towards a management position in Gymnastics. In this role, you will support the growth of Y Leisure City’s gymnastics program through maintaining a progressive and compliant approach to our gymnasts’ learning and development, as well as mentoring and supporting the development of our coaching staff.

Some of your key duties in this role will include:

• Lesson plan management.
• Reviewing, updating, planning and developing 1-2 of our gymnastics programs.
• Ensuring compliance and efficient implementation of lesson plans on a fortnightly rotation.
• Supporting and implementing skill testing strategies for our students.
• Work with the Gymnastics Director to plan out and implement training for coaching staff.
• Run and manage your own classes as a coach.
• Supervise and support gymnastics classes of an evening and weekend, including overseeing coaching staff on shift.

This is a part-time opportunity of 20 hours per week that includes some night and weekend work to support our gymnastics programs. Enjoy being part of a fun and supportive team and enjoy the benefits of free access to our 24/7 gym on site.

What we hope you’ll bring:

• Gymnastics Australia Intermediate or Recreation Gymnastics Australia Silver qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong gymnastics coaching experience, with knowledge of gymnastics techniques, safety guidelines and coaching methodologies.
• Desire to grow your leadership experience.
• Working towards Mentor/Supervisor and Club Developer and Assessor accreditation.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check and National Police Check less than 6 months old (or ability to obtain).
• International police check if you have lived or worked outside Australia in the last 5 years.
• Nationally recognised First Aid and CPR qualifications.

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

If you're keen to explore this opportunity with us, we encourage you to put in some time to stand out. Please send your resume, answer a few questions on our application form and if you can, send us a cover letter telling us how great you are... your time to brag!

Applications close: 11/01/2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Simply click the “apply now” button to submit your application.

For a more detailed description of the role, please see the position description (copy link into your browser) – https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/WyLfxQ.

If you have any questions before applying, please email carla.ventura@ywhittlesea.org.au or call 03 9401 2222.  

Here is what our teams say about working at the Y. (copy link into your browser) https://youtu.be/FuLVNN6R5xA

Safeguarding at the Y

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.