Gym Coach

**Gymnastics Coach**

Port Regis is one of the country’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged two to thirteen. A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a century, we provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive. This education goes well beyond our beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities - it is rooted in our culture and values.

**Role Profile**

We are seeking to appoint a Gymnastics Coach (or Coaches) who will:

- coach gymnastics for Port Regis pupils and external gym users (all children) and support the gymnasts at events and competitions when required;
- assist the Head of Gym with coaching squad groups;
- assist with competition planning and organisation, British Gymnastics’ hire of the gym and general administration for the gym.
- Mondays 18.15 - 20.15
- Tuesdays 16.15 - 19.00
- Wednesdays 18.15 - 20.15
- Thursdays 16.15 - 18.45
- Fridays 16.15 - 18.15
- Saturdays 10.00 - 12.00

**Remuneration and Benefits**
- World class sports facilities.
- Competitive rates of pay, pension and holiday benefits.
- An employee assistance programme with extensive support in relation to wellbeing and wellness, finance and legal, work and personal issues, as well as a wide range of rewards and discounts.
- Complimentary use of the School’s staff gym and Sports Centre.
- To join a delightful team and exceptional working environment.

**Start Date**

As soon as possible.
- **Responsible to**_

Head of Gym.
- **Key responsibilities - gym**_
- To deliver coaching sessions to the level of your coaching qualification.
- Assist the Head of Gym with coaching squad groups.
- Assist with competition planning and organisation, British Gymnastics’ hire of the gym and general administration for the gym.
- To do the necessary preparation and set up prior to sessions and liaise with other coaches as needed.
- To assist the Head Coach running sessions and following instructions.
- To provide positive and fun sessions.
- To act as a positive role model and lead by example. Demonstrate good coaching practice and provide motivation to all coaches and gymnasts.
- Ensure that you abide by the gym rules at all times. Take the necessary action if there is a breach of the rules and notify the Head Coach at the earliest possible opportunity.
- To act in a responsible and appropriate manner at all times in accordance with the Port Regis and

British Gymnastics codes of conduct, ethics and best practice.
- To actively promote Port Regis gymnastics where possible.
- To ensure accurate registers of your sessions are kept.
- To communicate effectively with parents regarding your gymnasts’ progress.
- To deliver Award Schemes effectively, accurately and regularly.
- To be involved with planning and preparation of activities, the management of resources and compilation of records and reports as necessary.
- To co-operate with other members of staff, sharing information, ideas and expertise.

**Key responsibilities - pastoral**
- All staff are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and to support and foster the vision and values of the School.
- **General Duties**_
- Comply with statutory requirements for example the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data

Protection Act and School policies and procedures in this regard.
- Safeguarding and compliance with our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
- Maintain positive and effective communication with all members of the Port Regis community including pupils, staff, parents and Old Port Regians (OPRs); external users; the local community; and outside agencies.
- Ensure the reflection of Port Regis’ values in all communications.
- Adhere to the school’s policies as contained in the Staff Handbook.
- Undertake other such duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

**Person specification**
- **Essential**_
- A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
- Passion for gymnastics and the benefits for all children.
- Motivated to work with young people, able to form and maintain appropriate rapport and emotional resilience.
- The ability to understand and implement the learning process and training principles.
- The ability to motivate and assist gymnasts to develop new skills safely.
- Knowledge of injury prevention - understanding how to reduce the risk of injury to gymnasts.
- The ability to teach from ages 2-13.
- A good team player.
- Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate effectively with gymnasts, parents and other members of staff.
- Flexibility - the ability to commit to working during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills and punctuality.
- Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and be flexible around the needs of the Gym.
- A kind, caring and cheerful nature.
- Adaptable and calm under pressure.
- **Desired**_
- Experience