Skip to content
Back to search

Level 4

Apprentice Gymnastics Coach

Gymnastics Factory · OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD

Live

Advertised to close on 5 December 2026, but employers often close early.

We re-check every listing several times a day, and flag it here when one closes. How this works

Pay
£17,000 a year
Hours
30 a week
Length
18 months
Starts
2 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
5 Dec 2026
Openings
2 positions
Last checked
2 hours ago

Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.

Know someone this would suit?

What you would do

We are a family-run, purpose-built recreational gymnastics facility in Guildford seeking an Apprentice Gymnastics Coach to join our team. Learn how to safely coach gymnastics to our members from toddlers to teenagers and be competent in helping in our administration / reception office.

Day to day

As a Sports Coach Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced gymnastics coaches to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality gymnastics sessions. You will gradually develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an effective sports coach capable of leading sessions independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the delivery of gymnastics classes for children and young people of varying ages and abilities
  • Support the planning and preparation of engaging, safe and inclusive coaching sessions
  • Help monitor and evaluate participant progress
  • Encourage participation, confidence and enjoyment in sport and physical activity
  • Ensure all activities are delivered in line with safeguarding, health and safety, and gymnastics governing body requirements
  • Support holiday courses, events, workshops and birthday parties
  • Build positive relationships with gymnasts, parents, colleagues and visitors
  • Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe and organised training environment
  • Complete all apprenticeship coursework and attend training sessions with the apprenticeship provider
  • Participate in team meetings, staff training and continuing professional development opportunities

What you would study

Sports coach (level 4)

Other training

  • Online delivery fortnightly

Training provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

Working week

You will work 5 days a week (times and days by agreement) including studying time.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4/C or above or equivalent (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above or equivalent (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

  • Progress to full time coach then Senior Coach

Where

OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD, South East (GU3).

About Gymnastics Factory

We are a purpose build, family run Gymnastics Facility . We have been running for over 20 years with around 1200 gymnasts a week passing through our doors.

Things to consider

  • You will need to pass a DBS check and attend a child safeguarding course
  • Having participated in Gymnastics previously would be an advantage
Apprentice Gymnastics Coach, Gymnastics Factory