Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Gymnastics Coach to lead our gymnastics programme across the Arun contract. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership skills, technical expertise and a passion for developing gymnasts of all abilities. This exciting role combines proactive coaching with responsibility for overseeing the coordination, administration and continued growth of the gymnastics programme, while leading and supporting a team of gymnastics coaches.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise and mentor a team of gymnastics coaches
• Plan, deliver and oversee engaging gymnastics sessions for recreational and competitive participants
• Create safe, progressive and enjoyable learning environments
• Monitor gymnast development and provide ongoing feedback
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety policies and risk assessments
• Manage programme administration
• Coordinate competitions, events, gymnastics activities as well as other junior activities
• Recruit, train and support coaching staff
• Conduct performance reviews and support coach development
• Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to programme growth
• Build positive relationships with gymnasts, parents, colleagues and stakeholders

You'll play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and positive environment where gymnasts can thrive and progress. If you have the qualifications, experience and passion to inspire both participants and fellow coaches to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements

• Level 3 Gymnastics Coaching Qualification
• Experience coaching recreational and competitive gymnasts
• Experience managing staff or leading coaching teams
• Knowledge of gymnastics programme delivery
• Experience working in a leisure, sports or recreation environment
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid First Aid qualification
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Incremental annual leave entitlement
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing date: 21st August 2026

Salary: up to £30,110 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.