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Assistant Gymnastics Development Officer
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Salford Community Leisure (SCL)
Salford Community Leisure (SCL) is a dynamic, non-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of the people in and around Salford through sports, leisure, culture, and well-being. We are passionate about nurturing inclusive and healthy communities, ensuring that every individual has access to the opportunities and services that support physical and mental health, creativity, and personal development.
Salford as a city is one of the fastest-growing local authority districts in England and Wales and is becoming more diverse. There are major ongoing health challenges and inequalities within the city and an ambitious set of strategies have been developed to tackle them. Physical exercise, creativity, learning and community development have been identified to change people's lives for the better.
Assistant Gymnastics Development Officer
Salford Community Leisure is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Gymnastics Development Officer to join the team for 12 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery, development and promotion of a high-quality recreational gymnastics programme across a variety of community venues. Working alongside the Gymnastics Development Officer, you will help deliver engaging sessions for participants of all ages and abilities, support the implementation of British Gymnastics' RISE programme, assist with events and competitions, and contribute to the continued growth of gymnastics across Salford. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about developing gymnasts, committed to excellent customer service, and able to inspire participants to achieve their potential.
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We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- A minimum British Gymnastics Level 1 Coaching Qualification, a British Gymnastics Gymnastics Activity Instructor (GAI) qualification, or the ability and commitment to achieve the GAI qualification within 6 months of appointment.
- Experience delivering gymnastics sessions to children and young people across a range of ages and abilities.
- Knowledge of recreational gymnastics and a passion for developing participation and progression opportunities.
- Ability to identify and support talented gymnasts to progress into more advanced sessions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with participants, parents, and colleagues.
- Strong customer care skills and the ability to respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining records and managing email communications.
- Experience or confidence in supporting the promotion of activities through websites and social media platforms.
- Ability to work independently using your own initiative, while also contributing positively as part of a team.
- Strong motivational skills and the ability to create positive, inclusive, and enjoyable environments.
- Flexibility to work regular evenings and weekends in line with programme requirements.
- A commitment to consistently demonstrate Salford Community Leisure's values and behaviours.
Shortlisting and Interviews
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Shortlisting to take place week commencing 24/08/2026 and it is expected that interviews will take place the week commencing 31/08/26.
DBS Check
Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently it is £49.50. The payment will be taken back over two payments directly from the first two months salary payments. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants
What We Need From You If You Are Invited To Interview
- Passport/ID - You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK.
- Qualifications/registrations If Applicable For The Role
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr
For more information on Salford Community Leisure visit our website: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
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