Purpose of the Role
To deliver high-quality, engaging gymnastics lessons that are safe, structured, and enjoyable,
ensuring every child feels valued and motivated to return. Coaches are directly
responsible for creating exceptional first experiences for trial children, converting them into
members, and retaining members long term.
Core Responsibilities
- Child Safety & Welfare: Maintain a safe training environment, follow safeguarding policies,
and allow parents access when needed.
- Lesson Delivery & Engagement: Deliver classes to plan, bring energy and theatre, ensure all
children get attention and recognition.
- Member Retention: Build strong relationships, encourage and reward children weekly, and
create a fun, supportive environment.
- Trial Conversion: Deliver great trial experiences, speak to parents about successes, and
offer same-day sign-up with a free T-shirt.
- Parent Communication: Always positive and encouraging, share progress, only give
negatives when safety-related.
- Professional Standards: Be punctual, in uniform, attend weekly site meeting, complete CPD,
and update children’s books weekly.
Expected Standards of Performance
- Be enthusiastic, professional, and a role model for children.
- Complete all lesson paperwork (Certificates and books)
- Follow the lesson theme and structure every session.
- Contribute positively to the site team and support colleagues.
- Be proactive in helping children and parents feel welcome.
Key Results (Measures of Success)
- Trial Conversion: At least 55% of trials convert into members (rising to higher targets for
bonuses).
- Member Retention: At least 90% of children in your classes remain enrolled.