Job description

Hours – Full-time and Part-time, up to 35,75 hours a week

Contract – Permanent

Salary – Dependent on qualifications, £23,895 (Level 1) or £25,116 (Level 2) per annum, pro rata for part-time (£12.85 – £13.51 per hour)

Location – Venues throughout Edinburgh

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through gymnastics and trampoline coaching?

Do you have a natural ability to connect with kids of all ages, helping them build confidence and skills?

Join our team as a Gymnastics, Trampoline or Preschool Gymnastics Coach and be part of something bigger – where your coaching skills make a difference!

What You’ll Do:

Lead fun, engaging gymnastics, trampoline or preschool classes in a safe environment, assessing each child's individual needs and abilities to maximise their enjoyment, performance and progression.
Provide ongoing feedback and encouragement to children, helping them achieve personal bests and build confidence through tailored coaching.
Communicate openly and adaptably with kids of all ages/abilities and their families, using creative methods to foster trust, enthusiasm and great customer experiences.
Work closely with your team and sports co-ordinator to plan sessions, prepare equipment safely, review class engagement and quality.

What You’ll Bring:

General, Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Trampoline, or Preschool qualification (Level 1 or above), or a Gymnastics Activity Instructor award, or equivalent.
Experience delivering coaching in a sports or community setting and working effectively in a team.
Ability to safely set up, check and store equipment, follow instructions, and prepare safe activity areas while adhering to relevant industry guidance and legislation.
Proven skills in assessing participants’ abilities, managing behaviours, monitoring progress, and reviewing coaching effectiveness to support progression.
Strong interpersonal skills to connect with children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds using adaptable communication (e.g. body language, visual aids, singing, props).
Energy, patience and genuine passion for helping children thrive, with a strong commitment to safety and excellent customer service.

In return, we offer:

Generous holiday allowance (32 days, rising with service up to 40 days
Company pension (with employee contributions matched up to 12%)
Paid sick leave
Free membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
Opportunities for training, career growth and development
Cycle-to-work scheme
Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Available Positions:

We offer a variety of roles to fit your schedule, including part-time positions starting at 7.5 hours per week up to full-time of 35.75 hours per week.

Our Venues:

Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
Drumbrae Leisure Centre
Gracemount Leisure Centre
Kirkliston Leisure Centre
Meadowbank Sports Centre
Tumbles at Portobello

For any questions or more information, please contact Dorothy McQueen, Gymnastics Development Officer: dorothymcqueen@edinburghleisure.co.uk

We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will offer support with reasonable adjustments where required. We are committed to offering an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Registered Scottish Charity No: SC027450