We are looking for coaches with experience in Kindergym, Launchpad and Squad Gymnastics to be part of our team.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Join a fun, friendly and supportive team
• Flexibility to choose hours
• Customise your role to suit your interests and experience

THE COMPANY

Well-known for its friendly welcoming atmosphere, Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastic Club has recently relocated to a new venue and due to strong membership growth is looking for several coaches to cater for the expected demand in 2025. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who value continued education, adopt a holistic style to teaching and believe in a team approach to delivering quality, well-rounded programs.

THE ROLE

We have several positions across a range of programs which all involve the following:

• Inspire and teach children
• Dedication to continuous and life-long personal development
• Celebrate progress and achievement, by playing a key role in FBGC events
• Be part of the team, attending and contributing to staff training and meetings
• Be a leader and positive role model in our community
• Casual position with regular school-term hours and school holidays off
• Team Leader and Coach mentor roles available
• Port Melbourne location close to CBD
• Willing to train the right person.

Kindergym Coaches:

• Facilitate the fundamental movement development of our preschool gymnasts through play
• Create excitement and foster gymnast participation in our weekly themed lessons
• Share your knowledge of gymnastics and movement development with gymnasts and their parents
• Follow set lesson plans, proving feedback and contributing ideas to ensure the constant improvement of the program

Launchpad Coaches: 

• Lead the development of our school aged gymnasts through our launchpad program
• Follow set lesson plans, adapting as required to meet gymnast needs
• Complete skill testing to ensure the gymnasts can progress at their own pace
• Prepare gymnasts for competitions, displays as well as attending a playing a key role in these events
• We offer programs from prep beginners through to advanced recreational gymnasts, tumbling and a launchpad league where gymnasts train higher hours and can compete.

Squad Coaches:

• Create a class environment that fosters gymnasts to be intrinsically motivated to achieve 
• Plan and deliver a well-rounded program based on the FBGC syllabus and competition requirements
• Carry out physical and skill testing to monitor and optimise performance
• Prepare and coach gymnasts to success at competitions
• We are particularly interested in coaches for our foundation program (presquad, ALP 1-2 equivalent, non-competing) and ALP and  AGC Programs in 2025

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You will be experienced and passionate about a career in gymnastics and inspiring children to be the best version of themselves. The hourly rate will reflect your experience and qualifications.