Gymnastics Coach - Altrincham, Greater Manchester

We are delighted to continue our exciting recruit campaign for our multi-million-pound investment for our new Move Altrincham. We're looking for the right individuals to help us shape, launch and develop our brand-new purpose-built gymnastics Hub. We are due to open early 2025, and the development of the new centre is well underway, including a state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa, a 25m swimming pool, 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 move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives, and we hope that this centre will contribute to the achievement of this target. You may already be a Level 1 or 2 British Gymnastics qualified coach. 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. We can support the right candidate with an experienced mentor/coach and support 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. So as you can see, exciting times ahead! 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.

Trafford Leisure employs a team of over 500 friendly, fully qualified staff who can ensure that whatever your leisure goal, you can achieve it in an enjoyable way. Trafford Leisure is all about, 'More People, More Active, More Often' and with the vast array of leisure activities we provide we have something to offer everyone from toddlers through to seniors to achieve this. Trafford Leisure currently operates the major leisure facilities in Trafford, and is a non-profit distributing organisation, meaning any surplus that is generated is reinvested back into the facilities it operates. This reinvestment allows the company and the facilities to constantly grow and improve to the benefit of our users. The cornerstone of the Trafford Leisure operation is its provision of excellent customer care, through you the customers, our expert staff and continual monitoring of the products and services we offer, we are ever progressing to meet your ever changing needs.


• £15.52 per hour (Level 2) / £12.32 (Level 1) / Activity Leaders depending on role
• 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