Location
Talacre Sports Centre, London

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Starting salary: £38,923

About the Role
As Senior Coach, you will lead the recreational gymnastics programme at Talacre Sports Centre, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering engaging sessions. You will deputise for the Gymnastics Head Coach when required and be responsible for maximising programme capacity, access, income, and customer satisfaction. Your role includes developing clear gymnastics pathways into squad and competitive opportunities, supporting workforce development, and managing budgets in line with Camden Council processes. You will introduce new initiatives to ensure the programme reflects industry developments and community needs. This key position ensures the delivery of safe, inclusive, and high-quality gymnastics opportunities that promote participation and lifelong enjoyment of sport. You will manage up to 6 FTE staff (mostly part-time) and collaborate with colleagues across Camden and external partners including British Gymnastics, schools, and local clubs. Some attendance at competitions, events, and meetings with community organisations and delivery partners will be required. Alternative flexible working options are available and open to discussion.

Experience
Extensive relevant experience in gymnastics coaching and managing income-generating sport and leisure services. Proven ability to lead and motivate a staff team. Experience working with children and young people in a sport setting is essential.

About you
Passionate about using gymnastics to inspire, engage, and empower children and young people. Strong knowledge of health and safety standards in gymnastics, safeguarding, and inclusivity in sport. Commercially astute with an understanding of barriers to physical activity and the ability to design accessible services. Confident in managing budgets and developing workforce capabilities.

Qualifications
Level 3 British Gymnastics qualification (or working towards this) is required.