Jumpstart Gymnastics Coach – Position Description

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and confident Jumpstart Coach who has a genuine passion for working with babies and young children, from infancy through to 5 years of age.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative and confident in leading parent-child gymnastics classes, while creating a fun, welcoming and supportive environment for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

- Confidently lead engaging parent-child and independent gymnastics classes for children aged 0–5 years.
- Deliver fun, creative and developmentally appropriate activities using our provided lesson plans and program resources.
- Support the development of fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, confidence and independence.
- Communicate confidently with parents and carers, providing clear instructions and encouraging active participation.
- Adapt activities to suit different ages, developmental stages and abilities.
- Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to participate.
- Manage class routines, transitions and group activities effectively.
- Maintain a safe, organised and engaging gymnastics environment.

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Has a genuine love for working with babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children.
- Is confident, outgoing and comfortable leading groups of parents and children.
- Is enthusiastic, patient, nurturing and approachable.
- Has strong communication skills and can build positive relationships with families.
- Is creative and enjoys incorporating games, music, imaginative play and movement into classes.
- Understands the importance of early childhood development and learning through play.
- Is confident working independently and taking initiative.

Qualifications & Requirements
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Required.
- First Aid and CPR certification – Desirable.
- Gymnastics coaching qualifications – Preferred but not essential.




- A willingness to undertake relevant coaching training and professional development.

What We Provide
- Structured lesson plans and program resources – All class plans are provided, allowing coaches to focus on delivering fun, engaging and high-quality sessions rather than creating lessons from scratch.
- Coaching training and qualification support – We are happy to provide training and support to help the right candidate obtain their gymnastics coaching qualifications.
- Ongoing guidance and support – Helping coaches build confidence and develop their coaching skills.

Reach Gymnastics is a child-safe organisation. The safety, wellbeing, dignity and protection of every child in our care is our highest priority. We maintain strict child safety policies and procedures, including requirements relating to photography, videography, parental consent, appropriate interactions with children, digital image storage and privacy.

All applicants will be subject to our child-safe recruitment and screening processes, which include:

- Verification of a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check before commencing.
- Relevant employment and child-safety reference checks.
- A structured interview assessing suitability to work in an setting involving children.
- Mandatory child safety induction and training.
- Agreement to comply with Reach Gymnastics' Child Safety Policy, Code of Conduct and photography and videography protocols.

No previous gymnastics coaching qualifications? No problem! We value a positive attitude, confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with children just as much as previous coaching experience.

Our Goal:

To provide babies and young children with a positive introduction to gymnastics, helping them develop confidence, fundamental movement skills and a love for being active, while creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Pay: From $24.79 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 6.0 per week

Benefits

- Employee discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Jumpstart Gymnastics coach (Pakenham)
🏢 Reach Gymnastics
📍 Pakenham