Job Description

UWCSEA East has a vacancy for a relief Gymnastics Coach who is experienced in coaching Recreation and Excel gymnastics from November 2023.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to coach different levels and ensure that coaching techniques are in accordance to best practices.
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans (for Infant, Recreational and Excel gymnastics groups) primarily WAG.
• Monitor attendance/progress and set individualised plans for training including assisting with periodic physical and skill testing for all gymnasts, as required.
• Support Head of Gymnastics WAG Head coach in achieving targets based on annual plans. Through coaching practises.
• Look at every setback during coaching as an opportunity to learn and improve.
• To work with team members to achieve a common goal and improve as a team.
• Optimal usage of the gymnasium and equipment.
• Safe handling of equipment, usage guidelines are adhered to.
• Respond to and follow up any parent enquiries by email and telephone, if needed.
• Attend staff meetings as needed, and set out by Head of Gymnastics or Head of WAG.
• Work with the Head of Gymnastics and facilities team in equipment set up in accordance to competition guidelines.
• Assist to ensure meets can be run smoothly.
• Assist in liaising with parent volunteers and High School volunteers and provide direction and guidance to their supporting role as needed.

Person Specifications

• Qualified Gymnastics coach with excellent experience in coaching.
• Holding qualification Intermediate Coach (Level 1B) within Singapore Gymnastics accreditation structure (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of experience.
• All\xc2\xad-round knowledge of Gymnastics and development requirements pertaining to different age groups.
• Adopt an appropriate approach to age group training focusing on technical competence, team\xc2\xad-building and long\xc2\xad-term success.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and is able to relate to students, parents and teachers with quality service.
• Able to work cohesively in a team based environment as well as independently with a positive working attitude and a willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.
• Able to work during weekends and evenings.

Application

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.

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