Are you passionate about gymnastics and dedicated to fostering talent? Brighton Rec is seeking an enthusiastic Gymnastics Manager to lead our dynamic gymnastics program within a recently completed state of the art gymnastics facility.
POSITION SUMMARY
Oversee the strategic development and implementation of our gymnastics program, ensuring it meets customer expectations and achieves participation targets.
Recruit, mentor, and support staff to create a thriving work environment.
Design and continuously enhance our gymnastics offerings, implementing best practices for safety and quality. Coordinate internal and external competitions, engaging with staff, parents, and the community.
Manage equipment assessment and risk assessments to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Collaborate with the broader management team on strategic planning and contribute to our centre’s business and financial goals.
Promote a culture of participation while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Management
Delivery and implementation of long-term strategic objectives of the gymnastics program
Maximise participation by ensuring that the program is of the highest quality and aligns with customer's expectations
Build on initial participation targets, and develop and achieve growth participation targets
In consultation with the General Manager set and achieve financial budgets for various events and programs
Provide reports (including risk, incident and compliance) and program updates when needed by the centre
Monitor competitor programs and continue to ensure the Centre’s program offering exceeds those of our competition
Leadership
Oversee the recruitment, appointment, induction, training and ongoing management of all gymnastics personnnel ensuring compliance with internal policies, awards (where applicable) and legislation
Cultivate and ensure a working environment that is safe, supportive, collaborative, and respectful
Provide leadership, mentoring and management of all coaches and support staff
Conduct bi-annual performance appraisals, and regularly provide feedback to staff
Identify and provision for relevant professional development, ensuring coaches are appropriately qualified and registered
Program Design/ Quality Control
Develop and implement a gymnastics program and operating model with consideration to target markets, program content, class sizes, class fees and class duration
Oversee the development and delivery of the gymnastics curriculum
Regularly review and update the gymnastics program and the range of classes and activities available
Implement gymnastics best practice
Ensure that Brighton Rec is compliant with the rules and regulations set by the gymnastics governing bodies, Gymnastics Australia, and Gymnastics Victoria
Ensure all lesson plans are safe, challenging and appropriate for the level of the gymnasts
Regularly review the programs and enhance and develop the program
Promote and foster an environment where all gymnasts are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential
Organise and timetable classes for efficiency while catering to customer needs and demands
Manage the movement of gymnasts in the gymnasium, ensuring that all classes are allocated adequate and safe areas/equipment to run quality programs
Develop and oversee a Gymnastics Birthday party program including the program content, communication material, party host position descriptions, booking process and all other elements required to ensure a successful program
Develop and oversee a Gymnastics holiday program including the program content, communication material, holiday program host position descriptions, booking process and all other elements required to ensure a successful program
Administration and communication
Implement systems and processes that make the best use of available resources and enhance operational efficiency
Maintain clear, purposeful, and regular communication with staff, gymnasts and parents
Handle parent queries and when required resolve issues or concerns that parents may have in a professional and timely manner
Ensure that the Club and gymnasts are registered with Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Victoria
Ensure that the Club is widely-recognised and positively presented to the community and stakeholders, through well planned and implemented strategic communications, including digital and social media, in-person representation and public relations
Industry participation and Events
Coordinate the running of any internal or external competitions that the Club hosts
Management of all competition needs for the Club
Communicate competition requirements to reception staff, coaches, parents and participants
Include relevant competition schedules
Attend competitions and events as required
Celebrate competition results
Share competition results with the gymnastics community
Oversee the planning and organisation of the end of year display
Develop and manage all competitions and events run and attended by Brighton Rec’s gymnasts and staff
Teamwork
Work collaboratively with the management team towards the achievement of the broader centre strategic and business plans.
Contribute to, and assist with the development of the Centres business and financial plans, and the ongoing compliance and monitoring of such plans
Support and assist other management team members in the effective functioning of their units
Work with other team members in a positive, respectful, responsible, honest and considerate manner
Collaborate with staff members from other departments in the Centre to build positive relationships and cross team opportunities
Asset Management
Ensure that all equipment and property is well maintained and cleaned to meet the centre’s and governing bodies safety standards
Propose equipment replacement and upgrades for the General Manager/Boards consideration
Procure equipment as required and approved
Procure consumables required for the gymnastics program as required and approved
Monitor the cleanliness of the gymnastics hall, and address inadequate cleaning as required
Risk Management
Work collaboratively with the General Manager to develop and update the necessary policies and procedures to ensure compliance with expectations set by the centre and Gymnastics Australia and Gymnastics Victoria
Implement appropriate risk management strategies to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff, gymnasts, and visitors to the gymnasium
Ensure that all staff are aware of their rights, responsibilities and obligations in relation to Occupational, Health and Safety while at work
Ensure that all gymnastics equipment is well maintained and subject to spot checks and scheduled regular safety checks ensuring proper records of such assessments are maintained.
Coaching
Prepare, implement and evaluate quality, safe, innovative and challenging lesson plans tailored to individual skills and aspirations
Prepare annual, term and weekly coaching plans as requested.
Build capability to offer quality, innovative and progressive gymnastics resources for coaches to be able to plan their own classes
Help coaches understand how to deliver safe, quality and stimulating programs tailored to individual skills and aspirations
Design and implement induction program for coaches
Essential Requirements
Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role at a Gymnastics centre
Experience as a senior gymnastics coach
Hold and maintain a current Working with Children Check
Satisfactory completion of a National Police Check
Hold right to work in Australia
First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) or willingness to attain prior to commencement
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in gymnastics.
Play a key role in shaping the future of our gymnastics program.
Foster a positive community atmosphere and encourage participation at all levels.
If you're ready to make an impact and inspire the next generation of gymnasts, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us elevate our gymnastics program at Brighton Rec!
