Casual Gymnastics Coach in Sydney

The City of Canada Bay Council – Five Dock NSW is offering an opportunity for Gymnastics Coaches with Fundamentals Trainee to Advanced coaching accreditation. Work for City of Canada Bay's Rhodes Recreation Centre and Five Dock Leisure Centre includes Saturday and Sunday shifts, with weekend penalty rates applying. Salary will depend on the level of accreditation and experience.

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour, known for its parklands, cycle paths, and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: integrity, empowerment, respect, collaboration, and innovation.

Across Rhodes Recreation Centre and Five Dock Leisure Centre, our recreational gymnastics programs provide welcoming, high-quality experiences for participants of all ages and abilities. From children taking their first steps in gymnastics to adults building strength, coordination, and confidence, our classes offer a fun, safe, and supportive environment to learn, progress, and thrive.

About the role:

• Deliver safe, fun, and engaging gymnastics classes for pre-school and school-age children (typically walking – 18 years) and adults, following the club’s curriculum and values.
• Lead or assist in coaching recreational gymnastics classes.
• Teach skills appropriate to age and ability, using safe progressions and techniques.
• Implement lesson plans aligned with the club’s curriculum and program goals.
• Ensure all sessions start and finish on time and maintain good class flow.
• Ensure a safe training environment at all times.
• Conduct equipment checks and set-ups prior to class and pack up after class.
• Follow all club policies and procedures, especially on injury management, supervision, and child safety.
• Maintain all required qualifications.
• Build positive relationships with gymnasts and their families.
• Communicate with team leaders or coordinators about concerns, injuries, or incidents.
• Attend relevant training and team meetings to stay updated on curriculum and best practices.
• Complete various programming, admin, or miscellaneous tasks as needed.

About the person:

• Hold or be working towards a current Gymnastics Australia Accreditation.
• Current First Aid, CPR Certificate, and Working with Children Check clearance or willing to obtain.
• Proven experience in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively at all levels.

This is an exciting opportunity for students to build their gymnastics experience while developing the skills and knowledge to become a Gymnastics Coach.

What’s on offer:

This is a casual position, with rates between $16.49 and $42.07 per hour depending on accreditation (including casual loading) plus superannuation. Additional weekend penalties apply to the base rate (Saturday +25% & Sunday +50%).

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and is committed to a Safe Workplace. The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing, and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.