Level 1 Gymnastics Coach

Trafford Leisure has an exciting opportunity for Level 1 Gymnastics Coaches to join the team.

Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Rate of Pay: £13.75 per hour

Hours: We can look to offer a range of hours, please do outline what you would be looking for in your application.

About Us:

Why Join Us

Trafford Leisure is a community focused leisure operator and Community Interest Company, delivering sport, physical activity, and wellbeing services on behalf of Trafford Council. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more every day and live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We exist to benefit our communities, not shareholders. As a social enterprise, we balance financial sustainability with social impact, reinvesting into facilities, programmes, and partnerships that improve health, reduce inequality, and strengthen community wellbeing across Trafford's diverse neighbourhoods.

Working through our customer facing move brand and our evidence led Trafford Leisure brand, we deliver inclusive leisure centres, community programmes, health and wellbeing initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support behaviour change at scale. Movement is central to everything we do, because we believe it is a catalyst for better health, stronger communities, and positive life outcomes.

We are an ambitious organisation with a clear social purpose, committed to inclusion, innovation, and working collaboratively with partners, communities, and colleagues for the benefit of our Trafford community.

The Role of Gymnastics Coach:

As a Gymnastics Coach, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring environment. You'll help children and young people build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy every moment of their gymnastics journey.

In the role of Gymnastics Coach, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of gymnastics sessions under the guidance of a Level 2 Coach
• Helping to create a positive, fun, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants
• Assisting with demonstrating basic skills and activities as directed
• Helping to ensure the environment remains safe and welcoming
• Supporting gymnasts of different ages and abilities, ensuring everyone feels included
• Assisting with setting up and taking down equipment safely
• Helping with simple administrative tasks such as registers and session prep
• Being a positive role model, showing enthusiasm, reliability, and professionalism

What are we looking for?

You must be qualified to at least level 1 Gymnastics Coach level.

What we offer:

We offer excellent training and development opportunities, with the potential for you to grow alongside our gymnastics programme. Many of our team members started as apprentices or trainees and have worked their way up to roles such as Duty Manager, Swim Well Manager, and Centre Manager. If you're eager to progress and develop your career, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Other Benefits:

• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• 32 days holiday, rising incrementally to 38 days after 5 years' service (including 8 bank holidays and 2 Trafford Leisure days)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complimentary Fitness Membership for you saving you up to £450 a year
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends saving each person up to £300 a year
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee Assistance Programme, allowing employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs.
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

To apply, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require any adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV .

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: Monday 20th July 2026

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.