Apprentice Gymnastics Coach
Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastics Club · Cambs · posted 3 July 2026
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You will have a varied list of duties, different every day, including:
- Helping with preschool classes (daytime) via assistant coaching
- Helping with participation programmes (evening), via assistant coaching
- Community programme assistant coaching
You will be mentored in the gym by a range of exceptionally qualified and skilled coaches.
Your training
Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Apprentices will be required to undertake addtional training to achieve a British Gymnastics coaching qualifications alongside the apprenticeship. Candidates maybe required to complete functional skills in English and Maths.
- We will provide on the job training, as well as designated "college" time during the week
- Study can take place at work or from home with agreement of manager. NVQ assessors will attend the wokplace and for the coaching qualifications - these are run by British Gymnastics so assessment will be away from the gym building. (Usually one or two days spread over the course of a few months)
Where it leads
- Nationally there is a shortage of qualified level 1 and 2 coaches. We expect to employ successful apprentices at the close of their training, circumstances allowing
- Gymnastics clubs throughout the region are facing shortages of staff, so vacancies will be available regionally and nationally - though we hope you will stay with us!
About Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastics Club
Huntingdon Gymnastics Club was established in 1976, and has had the honour of training gymnasts of all ages and abilities including nal , World and Olympic medalists. We are a charity and have a large participation and community programme as well as our Elite Performance squads. We run preschool classes and open our doors to the general public several times a week for free play sessions and parties.
Things to consider
Please note, you will need to be physically fit, this is a physical job, you will be on your feet for long periods. Weekend work will be required (at least one day). If you do not have a gymnastics background, this does not prevent you from achieving, but you will have to study hard!
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- MAYFIELD ROAD, HUNTINGDON, CAMBS, PE29 1UL