Gymnastics Coach Apprenticeship - Newcastle upon Tyne

At Tumble Gymnastics & Activity Centre, you will be working towards a Community Activator Level 2 Apprenticeship over the course of 15 months.

- COACH ASSIST: Assist in the safe set-up and dismantling of equipment. Assist Lead Coaches in delivering various gymnastics sessions from Pre-School to Recreational session delivering warm-ups, then teaching basic gymnastics skills and finally a cool-downs.

~ SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Ensure the well-being and safety of all participants managing group behaviour and checking equipment while adhering toTUMBLEs safeguarding policies.

~ EVENT SUPPORT: Learning and assisting with our badge scheme skills, drills and our holiday camp session.

~ ADMINISTRATION: Help with daily TUMBLE operations learning the reception administration of registers and the recreational level badges and certificates while learning to communicate with our parents or guardians.

~ APPRENTICESHIP STUDY PROGRAMME & BG LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION: Working towards COACH CORE Apprenticeship Qualification specificate hours covering training days, assignments, course work and tutor reviews. You will also work towards your BRITISH GYMNASTICS Level 1 qualification

This apprenticeship is part-funded and supported by Coach Core's charitable programme, creating employment opportunities for 16–24-year-olds who have faced barriers to education, employment or career progression. We support young people with the potential to succeed who may have experienced financial disadvantage, additional learning needs, caring responsibilities or other personal or socio-economic challenges. No previous experience is required – we're looking for enthusiasm, potential and a willingness to learn. Coach Core provides additional support throughout the apprenticeship, while the employer is responsible for the final recruitment decision.

Desired Skills

- Passion for working with families and children, needs to have some background in gymnastics with a little understanding of the sport. - Strong communication and use of initative, happy and enthusiastic (glass half full mentality), able to engage confidently with children, parents and work colleagues, helpful and understanding - Reliable, Punctural and Organised with a great work ethic. - Able to work as part of a team and be self motivated and resourceful when needed. - Commitment to following instructions and completing any task or qualification to the best of their ability.

Personal qualities

Friendly, enthusiastic, reliable and approachable, with a strong safety-first mindset and a patient, empathetic attitude. A helpful team player and positive role model who is punctual, willing to listen and learn, and confident in sharing ideas and suggestions.

Qualifications required

Ideally a Coaching Level 1 or above in Gymnastics or Trampolining.

Future prospects

Our business is a diverse place to work with the possibility of a hybrid working week splitting between Gymnastics Coaching and Coffee Shop working or just Gymnastics Coaching from pre school age to Adults. We also have events and baby classes within the Centre and opportunities to work alongside managing staff with the possibility for advanced role applications when they become available. Options to change between working roles, days and times to suit applicants where possible.

Training to be delivered

Community Activator Coach Level 2

Employer

Tumble Gymnastics & Activity Centre

Address

Unit 41 North Tyne Ind Estate

Tyne and Wear

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE12 9SZ

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