Interested in supporting Upstarts Gymnastics CIO?
Jobs and Support Roles
Be part of our Team!
At Upstarts Gymnastics Club we are always looking for people with enthusiasm to help us run our club.
From coaching to volunteer roles, we like to welcome anyone with skills that can help to support us and our children.
See below for more details:
Employment Vacancy
Part Time Recreational Lead
Upstarts Gymnastics CIO is currently seeking an enthusiastic Level 2 Coach to be Recreational Gymnastics Lead. Reporting to the Director of Coaching, you will work closely together to oversee the running of the club. In the absence of the Director of Coaching, you will be the main point of contact for coaches, parents and gymnasts.
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You will manage all aspects of Recreational Gymnastics, ensuring an appropriate programme of training is in place, which is safe, stimulating, educational and fun for gymnasts at all levels. You will ensure all coaches understand the programme and deliver coaching to the standard required. You will ensure coaches, trainees and volunteers are supported through their own personal progression and mentored by an appropriate person.
You will also be responsible for administrative tasks, ensuring communications are responded to in a timely and professional manner. You will need to be computer literate and be able to learn how to use our administrative system.
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We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm, with a desire to help build and develop the club. As a charity, we are involved in fundraising events and we are looking for someone who would be happy to pitch in. You will need to be organized, with good attention to detail. You should have good written and verbal communication skills and be prepared to have challenging discussions with parents regarding their children’s performance.
Initially we are looking for someone to be in the gym for the following hours:
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Monday 3.45 - 8.15pm
Thursday 3.45 - 6.15pm
Friday 3.45 - 8.45pm
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With additional hours for absence cover, and potential to build the hours to include Tuesday evening and Saturday morning or afternoon.
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As well as the coaching hours, the administration work is paid as five hours a week; this is expected to be spread over the week as necessary to cover routine emails and daily planning. In the long term, there may be scope to increase the number of coaching hours.
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Salary: Pro Rata of the full time salary
Full Time Salary - £24,390
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To apply or request more information, please email us:
email: upstartsgym@outlook.com
Club Support
We are always looking for anyone who would like to offer time to support our club, from an occasional offer of help to a desire to support more regularly. There is always bits of maintenance to do, if you could help.
Currently we need an electrician who would be willing to wire in a new timer for the car park lights.
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We are also on the look out for parents who would like to support by being a member of the advisory group. This is a WhatsApp group of parents who help the Trustees to make important decisions; where a wide range of opinions is important to ensure Trustees make fair decisions regarding the running of the club.
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Welfare Officer
We are looking for a second Welfare Officer to help support our gymnasts. We have a very high standard of safeguarding and would like to hear from you if you would like more information.
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If you feel you could support us in any way, or would like more informations on coaching or volunteer roles, please contact us by email: upstartsgym@outlook.com​
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