DARWIN GYMNASTIC CLUB IS A COMMUNITY CLUB OF OVER 45 YEARS WHICH CATERS FOR AND VALUES ALL LEVELS OF GYMNASTIC ABILITIES WITH THE AIM OF PROMOTING HEALTHY RECREATION.

Club Goals:

Encourage positive sporting attitude and fellowship amongst its members

Encourage the coaching and promotion of gymnastics

Encourage and promote competitive gymnastics

To enhance the ability of all gymnasts within a safe and supportive training setting

Primary Purpose of the Role:

Coaches are responsible for ensuring the delivery of gymnastic instruction across all programs is effectively and safely delivered in accordance with industry and club guidelines.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Culture and Leadership

Actively promote the vision, values, principles and practices of the Club.

Coaching

Prepare, implement and evaluate quality, safe, innovative and challenging lesson plans tailored to individual skills and aspirations

Prepare and submit timely annual, term and weekly coaching plans as requested. Include relevant competition schedules.

Adhere to current Club and industry policies, practices and guidelines when planning, delivering and evaluating programs

Submit timely and accurate written program reports to the Club as requested

Attend competitions and events as required

Attend and actively participate in coaching meetings when required

Communication and Liaison

Build positive relationships with gymnasts and their parents/guardians





Effectively communicate relevant information to gymnasts and their parents/guardians in a timely manner with any written correspondence being approved and distributed by the Club Manager

Promptly and effectively manage and resolve coaching-related issues as they are brought to your attention by gymnasts or their parents/guardians

Ensure gymnasts and their parents/guardians are aware of Club and industry policies, practices and guidelines

Safety

Ensure personal and gymnast awareness and compliance with Club and industry health and safety policies and procedures

Ensure gym equipment is safe prior to use and comply with equipment safety reporting requirements

Adhere to club safety and injury management practices and reporting requirements

Ensure familiarisation with the Club's emergency procedures

Professional Development

Ensure professional qualifications and industry knowledge are up-to-date

Attend in-house safety, skills and development training as requested from time to time

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Coaching programs delivered are innovative and challenging, tailored to individual skills and aspirations

Lesson plans are appropriately documented and submitted on time

Coaching reports are accurate and submitted on time

Positive feedback is received from stakeholders at competitions and events (where relevant)





Active steps are regularly taken or reported to improve own, gymnast, equipment and floor safety

Minimal serious gymnast injuries (i.e. requiring immediate medical attention or hospitalisation)

Low injury rate

High level of personal and gymnast compliance with Club policies and protocols (including WHS)

High attendance and active participation in club meetings, training, competitions and club events

Takes proactive steps to ensure qualified qualifications and industry knowledge are up-to-date

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION

Local or interstate candidates are encouraged to apply for this Darwin based role.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Self-motivated

Positive outlook

Self-confident

Strong commitment to the gymnastics industry/sport

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Sound working knowledge of the technical aspects of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs relevant to this role

Working understanding of human resource management practices issues including recruitment, occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination, performance management

Ability to work unsupervised/autonomously

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

Demonstrates a best practice approach

Working knowledge of Microsoft based software including Word, Excel and the internet

EXPERIENCE:

Coaching experience in recreational and competitive delivery of the gymnastics program/s relevant to this role

📌 Gymnastics Wag Advanced Coach (Darwin)
🏢 Darwin Gymnastic Club
📍 Darwin