Trafford Leisure have an exciting opportunity for Gymnastics Coaches and Activity Instructors to join the team.
Whether you are already qualified, or looking to begin a career in gymnastics, we are keen to hear from you.
Location: move Altrincham
Rate of Pay: £12.32 per hour for qualified Level 1
Hours: We offer a flexible range of hours to accommodate your needs, whether you’re looking for casual, part-time, or full-time work (36.25 hours per week). We’re happy to collaborate with you to find a schedule that works best.
About Us:
We’re excited to continue our recruitment campaign for our new purpose-built gymnastics hub at move Altrincham, part of our multi-million-pound investment in the Trafford community. The new centre is set to open in early 2025, and the development is well underway, including a state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa, a 25m swimming pool, a 20m learner pool, and a high-tech gym and wellness space. Our vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special and contribute to the success of our new facility, helping grow gymnastics in the local community.
Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.
Who You Are:
You may already be a Level 1 British Gymnastics qualified coach, or hold a Gymnastics Activity Instructor qualification. If so, we would love to hear from you.
Alternatively, you might currently coach a different sport or have children who currently train and are now looking to begin a career in gymnastics coaching. You do not need to be an expert gymnast yourself to be a gymnastics coach.
We can support the right candidate with an experienced mentor/coach and help you to train with us to obtain a gymnastics qualification.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of something special, contributing to the success of our new facility and supporting the growth of gymnastics in the local community.
In the role of gymnastics coach, your responsibilities will include:
- Creating a positive, fun atmosphere that encourages everyone to excel.
- Supporting / Leading classes with a professional, supportive approach that connects with gymnasts, parents, and fellow coaches.
- Maintaining a safe environment while demonstrating great coaching practices.
- Helping gymnasts develop their skills regardless of age, ability, or background, so everyone feels included and supported.
- Managing time well, being punctual, and keeping things running smoothly.
- Setting up and taking down equipment safely to keep the gym ready for action.
- Assisting with administrative tasks to keep the team on track and achieve our shared goals.
The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.
What we offer:
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, with the potential for you to grow alongside our gymnastics programme. Many of our team members started as apprentices or trainees and have worked their way up to roles such as Duty Manager, SwimWell Manager, and Centre Manager. If you’re eager to progress and develop your career, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Other Benefits:
- A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
- Pension scheme
- 32 days holiday, raising incrementally to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including 8 bank holiday’s and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
- Company sick pay
- Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
- Complementary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
- Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
- 24/7 access to a GP
- Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling
- Employee Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150 per year of healthcare costs
- Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
- Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans
Closing date for applications: 7th April 2025.
To apply, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
For any questions or an informal chat, feel free to contact Shane Robinson at Shane.Robinson@traffordleisure.co.uk.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.