Due to the rapid expansion of our RAW Kids Gymnastics classes within our facility we are recruiting part-time coaches to join our team. The role will involve being responsible for teaching gymnastics to children who are crawling to 7 years old within our classes (Explore crawling to 2 years, Wrigglers 18 months to 3 years, Rollers 3-4 years and Foundation 4-7 years).
We hold over 20 classes per week and are soon to be expanding our timetable further. We are particularly looking for coaches to provide class instruction for our regular evening, weekday and weekend classes as well as other events such as birthday parties.
Experience in teaching children and/or gymnastics would be advantageous although not essential as we will provide all the training that you need.
DETAILS:
The Box Portsmouth is an elite venue providing specialist facilities for CrossFit, pre-school gymnastics and dance/fitness enthusiasts. It is so important to instil a love of sport and physical activity at an early age. RAW Kids gymnastics as well as our other youth fitness activities provides a solid foundation to enable this to happen.
This role will report to The Box Portsmouth General Manager.
DUTIES:
Will include (but are not limited to):
- Teaching children the art of gymnastics in a fun and engaging way
- Keeping kids safe and happy during classes
- Creating a cool, fun atmosphere for the kids during class and other events such as birthday parties or school sessions
- Setting up and maintaining equipment and facilities
- Chatting with parents about their child’s progress and answering and questions
- Assistance with any marketing campaigns to grow RAW Kids outreach
- Attendance at Coach development sessions and all staff meetings
- Cooperating with all other staff and personnel at The Box Portsmouth
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Applicants must have
- a passion for working with children (particularly preschool to 7 years of age)
- an enthusiasm for fitness
- a great attitude towards learning new skills
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- able to work well as part of a team
Applicants MUST also be able to work during holiday periods and be based in Portsmouth during this time as our classes continue through term times and during holidays e.g. for the month of August. Please do not apply if you are unable to fulfil this.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Must be available to work regularly during school, university and term time holidays. Are you available to work during holiday periods (particularly the months of December & August)?
Experience:
- Teaching children: 1 year (required)
- Sports coaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- DBS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
