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Technical Competitive Gymnastics Coach (WG and MG)
Permanent Part Time/Casual
June 2018
Job Purpose
To be part of a high performing team who work cohesively and transparently to deliver top
quality competitive/levels gymnastics programs for people of all abilities, with the specific
role of working with and developing competitive standard gymnasts.
Position responsibilities
 Know, understand and comply with all Flyaway Gymnastics Policies, Procedures and
Code of Conduct in relation to safe and professional coaching practices at all times.
 Make the safety and welfare of the student’s top priority at all times.
 Be an active coach who teaches with enthusiasm and who is inclusive of all.
 Know, understand and comply with the technical requirements for the current National
Levels Competitive Program.
 Prepare programs consistent with the technical requirements of the competitive level
responsible coaching
 Plan, prepare and be ready to teach.
 Know the skills level and requirements of each group being taught, turn up ready to
teach, allowing time for equipment set up and roll taking if required.
 Teach all programs with respect to the scheduled equipment rotations and within
current coaching qualifications.
 Know your limitations as a coach.
 Teach programs using a variety of coaching techniques and be adaptive to individual
and group needs.
 Administer first aid as required, consistent with current qualifications and complete an
incident report for all incidents of injury.
Albury: Fallon St Albury NSW, 2640 Ph. 02 6041 1127
Wodonga: 5 Reid St Wodonga VIC, 3690 Ph. 02 6024 1129
m 0432 896 649 e [email protected] w www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au
Position Description
 Attend WG and MG technical information days as required
 Attend staff meetings, workshops and training as requested.
 Work cooperatively with, and in support of, other Flyaway team members,
demonstrating team work and a consistent and cohesive approach at all times.
 Maintain a clean and tidy workplace, consistent with Flyaway Gymnastics Risk
Management Policy and Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
 Report all hazards and incidents as they occur and in accordance with OH&S Policy and
Procedure.
 Set up, pack up and put all equipment away after use, returning it to its designated
home, leaving all apparatus ready for use by another group.
 Ensure that knowledge of coaching techniques is current and all qualifications are kept
up to date.
 Demonstrate initiative by asking questions of more experienced coaches and by using
reputable and trusted on line resources.
 Provide supervision, guidance and direction to junior/assistant coaching staff and
clearly communicate session plans and their role in delivering the program when
rostered together.
 Comply with Flyway Gymnastics Child Protection Policy.
Outputs/Actions
 Know, understand and act according to the Coaches Code of Conduct and Contract of
Employment.
 Work autonomously to teach competitive squads of up to 10 gymnasts.
 Supervise junior/assistant coaches to assist in the delivery of high level coaching
techniques.
 Develop gymnasts consistent with the National levels program requirements and club
standard of the level being taught, ensuring that all gymnasts are sufficiently prepared
with a competent and safe skill level and ready to compete in set events.
 Perform testing/progression/skills assessments when required and follow current
procedure and practice.
Albury: Fallon St Albury NSW, 2640 Ph. 02 6041 1127
Wodonga: 5 Reid St Wodonga VIC, 3690 Ph. 02 6024 1129
m 0432 896 649 e [email protected] w www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au
Position Description
 Meet with Program Coordinator once a term to plan and prepare for programs for the
following term.
 Prepare periodic plans for groups responsible for, based around major events and
required times of peak performance.
 Choreograph routines as per the National levels program requirements and consistent
with the level of gymnast being taught.
 Attend competitions and other such events and perform associated coaching duties
relating to being ‘coach in charge’ of the squad competing and in accordance with
Attending Competitions and Events Policy.
 Check program communication boxes and hand out all information as and when
required.
 Attend staff meetings and complete all action items as requested which support
achieving the goals of the business.
 Assist in the preparation, set up and delivery of all major events as requested.
 Coach all programs consistent with current coaching qualifications and associated
techniques, with appropriate use of drills, progressions and circuits
 Speak in encouraging tones with varying delivery techniques, never belittling,
patronising or embarrassing participants.
 Teach with enthusiasm and with passion giving all participants a positive and
memorable gymnastics experience.
Skills and attributes
Essential
 Proven ability to work with National Levels competitive gymnasts, attending
competitions and demonstrated success.
 Knowledge and understanding of current WG/MG National Levels Program.
 Current First Aid
 Current NSW Working with Children Check
 Current VIC Working with Children Check
Albury: Fallon St Albury NSW, 2640 Ph. 02 6041 1127
Wodonga: 5 Reid St Wodonga VIC, 3690 Ph. 02 6024 1129
m 0432 896 649 e [email protected] w www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au
Position Description
 Current Intermediate/Advanced General Gymnastics coaching qualification
 Leadership Skills
 Proven ability to work as part of a team
 A high level of verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
 Previous experience working with children/gymnastics
 Current judging qualifications
 Computer skills
 Current drivers licence
Reports to:
Supervises:
Program specific Coordinator
Manager Club Operations
Junior/Assistant coaching staff
Signed: ________________________________
Date: __________________________
Print name:_____________________________
Albury: Fallon St Albury NSW, 2640 Ph. 02 6041 1127
Wodonga: 5 Reid St Wodonga VIC, 3690 Ph. 02 6024 1129
m 0432 896 649 e [email protected] w www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au