Gymnastics Instructor

About Dumfries and Galloway Council

We are a local authority dedicated to delivering a range of services to our community, and we are now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Gymnastics Coach to join our team.

Job Title: Gymnastics Instructor - Dumfries

Location: Dumfries

Salary: £3,780 - £4,900 per annum

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Gymnastics Coach to assist in the delivery of our extensive Gymnastics Programme at DG1, Dumfries. This is a part-time position, 6 hours per week, for 40 weeks of the year, predominantly during school term-time.

As a Gymnastics Coach, you will be responsible for delivering school age gymnastics sessions, including pre-school and boy's specific gymnastics sessions. You will also assist with the administration and promotion of the Gymnastics Scheme.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a UKCC Level 1 Coaching Gymnastics certificate, excellent communication skills, and experience of working with children. You will also need to have experience of writing and following session plans and the ability to work with varying abilities of gymnasts.

Additionally, you will need to have excellent customer care skills, and ideally, a background knowledge of Scottish and British Gymnastics, and an understanding of Child Protection. A First Aid Certificate and a knowledge of Health and Safety are also desirable.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals. You will also have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our community.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. From 28 February, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.