Job Description

UWCSEA Dover is seeking a Gymnastics Coach with experience in both recreational and competitive gymnastics. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping, developing, and driving the Gymnastics Programme across all levels.
Main Responsibilities
Coaching:

• Assist in planning a gymnastics curriculum for different levels
• Prepare, plan and deliver technically sound session plans (Infant Gym and Competitive Squads)
• Ensure coaching techniques are in accordance to best practices
• Carry out, record and report assessments, physical testing, skills testing for all levels periodically
• Assist in setting individualized short, medium and long term plans (training and competition) for all gymnasts in the Competitive Squad
• Managing & achieving targets based on annual plans
• Monitoring of attendance, progress and reporting
• Talent identification of gymnasts in PE lessons
• Assist PE teachers with delivering PE lessons during gymnastics units throughout the school year

Operational (providing daily oversight so as to ensure):

• Work with the facilities team to ensure the gymnastics equipment is efficient and safe for use
• Optimal usage of the gymnasium and equipment
• Safe handling of equipment, usage guidelines are adhered to
• Advising equipment / training aid shortages etc.

Administrative:

• Assist in coordinating pre--season assessments, registrations, trials, class allocations
• Maintain up--to--date records of student and parent details
• Maintain up--to--date program information on the school website and notice board
• Respond to and follow up any parent enquiries by email and telephone
• Attend weekly staff meeting

Hosting Meets and Invitationals:

• Work with the facilities team in equipment set up in accordance to competition guidelines
• Assist to ensure meets can be run smoothly

Person Specifications

• Qualified Gymnastics coach with excellent experience in coaching children
• Holding qualifications (FIG level 1 or equivalent )
• Good all-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-building and long-term success
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills and able to relate to students, parents and teachers with quality service.
• Able to work both independently and as a team member
• Able to work during weekends and evening

Application
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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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