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Tenure: Casual, days and hours to be determined in liaison with the successful candidate. This role requires a flexible approach to working hours, with the possibility of weekend working.
Surbiton High School is a lively, energetic, independent girl’s day school in Surbiton, West London. In 2010 Surbiton High School formed the Gymnastic Programme within the School and has developed a strong presence. The School has won numerous National titles, and has a number of international representatives. The Gymnastic Programme aims to deliver an environment where pupils can foster a love of gymnastics and succeed in multiple events and disciplines.
You will be a good communicator and have demonstrable training success with young people. Essential attributes would include experience of operating professionally and safely within a Gymnastic environment, a passion for gymnastics, a strong work ethic and a flexible attitude.
You will have participated or coached at a high level and have experience in coaching young people. The role will demand excellent planning, time management, communication and administrative skills, and an ability to work within a strong team environment. You will possess good judgment and a sound knowledge of the gymnastics environment. This role will require confidence and creativity in managing a large squad of varying abilities in changeable conditions, for training as well as at events.
Key Responsibilities
- To coach gymnastics across a range of groups, from beginners to senior
- To Check the safety of all equipment and facility before use
- To be aware and adhere to risk assessments and health and safety guidelines
- To report on, and monitor specific groups when required
- To act as a coach and offer general support for prior, during and after events
- To assist with general day to day running of the Gymnastics Programme and associated equipment
- To carry out any such duties as may be reasonably requested
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:
Qualifications
- To have, or to be working towards British Gymnastics Coaching Level 1/2
- Evidence of further relevant professional development would be an advantage
Skills
- The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
- Excellent organizational, administrative and IT skills
- Superb communication skills
- Demonstrate training success with young people
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Good levels of confidence and creativity
Experience
- Participated or coached at a high level
- A proven track record of delivering on gymnastic performance
- Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
- Experience of coaching young people
- Experience of leading and collaborating with colleagues
- Experience of operating professionally and safely within a Gymnastic environment
Knowledge
- Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching within a gymnastics background and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
Personal Qualities
- A passion for gymnastics
- High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
- Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
- Positive rapport with pupils
- A healthy sense of humour
Attitudes
- A team player with leadership qualities
- A reflective and flexible approach
- Organized and able to self-direct
- High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
- Ambitious and aspirational for oneself and for the School
- Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role
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