Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach / WAG
Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Salary: £25,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and agreed working arrangement
Hours: Approximately 18–28 hours per week, negotiable
Contract: Employed or self-employed, subject to agreement
Reports to: Directors
The Opportunity
An established gymnastics club in Northwich is seeking a passionate, ambitious and experienced Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) coach to lead and develop its competitive programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced WAG coach or an ambitious developing coach looking to take on greater responsibility, progress professionally and contribute to the growth of a successful competitive gymnastics programme.
You will work with an established squad of approximately 16 gymnasts, aged six and upwards, competing at regional and national levels. The programme follows the British Gymnastics National Development Programme (NDP), including Zinc, Tin and Copper grades, alongside the FIG pathway and selected out-of-age opportunities.
The successful candidate will help maintain continuity for the existing squad while identifying new talent, attracting additional gymnasts and building a strong, sustainable competitive programme.
The club is looking for someone who combines excellent technical coaching ability with leadership, initiative and a genuine commitment to helping young gymnasts develop in a safe, positive and professional environment.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and long-term development of the competitive WAG programme.
You will have significant autonomy over training plans, coaching delivery, skill progression and competition preparation, supported by an established coaching team and the club’s wider professional network.
This is more than a coaching position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of an established programme, influence its future direction and create an environment where gymnasts can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the club’s competitive WAG programme.
- Coach and support the existing squad of approximately 16 gymnasts, maintaining continuity and encouraging individual progression.
- Plan and deliver structured, progressive training programmes tailored to individual gymnasts.
- Prepare gymnasts for British Gymnastics NDP grades, including Zinc, Tin and Copper, and support progression through the FIG pathway.
- Develop technical skills, routines and competitive performance.
- Monitor progress, evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Identify emerging talent and contribute to recruitment and squad development.
- Grow the programme through engaging, high-quality coaching.
- Manage competition preparation, entries, routines and performance monitoring.
- Communicate effectively with gymnasts, parents, colleagues and the Directors.
- Maintain appropriate coaching records, training plans and administration.
- Keep up to date with British Gymnastics handbooks, rules, regulations and competition systems.
- Attend approximately five to six competitions annually, including the North West Championships and relevant grades competitions.
- Support the club’s annual display and awards event.
- Collaborate with the wider coaching team and specialist professionals.
- Introduce ideas and initiatives that support the long-term development of the programme.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, gymnast welfare and professional conduct.