Job Description
The Lynden School of Dance & Gymnastics
Based around Basingstoke, Hampshire
Head of Gymnastics
Approx 40 hours per week
Salary based on experience and teaching hours (£23,000-£30,000 pa)
Lynden Dance and Gymnastics are looking for a motivated and committed gymnastics coach to lead our dedicated team working at Basingstoke Sports Centre and within the larger Basingstoke area. We provide recreational and advanced general gymnastics, TeamGym and Acrobatic Dance classes to an agreed syllabus for about 300 children from 3 – 16yrs. We also have a growing competitive TeamGym squad and are looking for an enthusiastic coach who enjoys working with children and has a passion for gymnastics.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, confident and professional, and have excellent customer service skills and be seeking to further their coaching and management career.
Lynden operates classes for 40 weeks each year with additional workshops, camps, displays and events held during the school holiday periods. We operate for seven days each week with classes currently in 6 locations around Basingstoke. We provide on-line class booking systems through customer portals with coach access for class management, emergencies or class attendance, and provide on-line invoicing, payment and financial systems.
The post advertised is Head of Gymnastics under the direction of our Principal, Debbie Palmer. The hours will include coaching of sessions (main duty) and other roles such as coach management, administration and mentoring / developing new and less experienced coaches. Working with the Principal and our Business Manager, the Head of Gymnastics will develop new classes and new venues around the Basingstoke area to ensure the courses remain relevant to our students – allowing them to reach their full potential.
This is an opportunity for growth and continuing development in coaching skills and qualifications.
We are seeking:
• A dynamic and motivated individual, eager to play a leading part in growing the school
• Proven track record as a general gymnastics coach (other qualifications such as tumbling, TeamGym or dance teaching qualifications an advantage)
• Ability to work successfully as part of a dispersed team
• Ability to support others to develop our gymnasts’ skills and opportunities
• Organised, efficient and committed to developing gymnastics within the school
• Ability to lead and manage others
What we can offer:
• A successful gymnastics school, linked with a successful dance school that is finding new and innovative ways to exploit this relationship
• A school that is forward thinking and keen to add further to our coaching team
• Support and expertise from an experienced dance Principal and 10 other members of staff
• A school which is committed to helping gymnasts and coaches reach their potential
• A school that values its excellent reputation in the community
• Membership of an experienced management team, who regularly roll up their sleeves to solve issues
Applicants will need:
• Gymnastics Coaching Qualification: Minimum Level 2 general/TeamGym/artistic – preferably Level 3
• Membership of British Gymnastics
• To lead 2-4 weekend competitions/displays a year
• To enjoy working with children of all ages
• Excellent communications skills
• Enhanced DBS and Current Safeguarding Certificate
Please visit our website for further information about us – www.lyndendance.com – or see our Facebook pages at www.Facebook.com/lyndendance.
The remuneration package will include a generous salary for the role, expenses, uniforms as needed, costs for continued training and development, holiday pay, and pension. We offer both a competitive rate of pay and the opportunity to develop your qualifications and management skills further.
If you are interested, please send your CV along with a covering letter providing details of your experience and qualifications for the position to Debbie Palmer, Principal at lyndendance@aol.com. The role will commence on 1st January 2020 – or earlier by agreement.
How to apply
Email: lyndendance@aol.com