Help Shape the Future of Men's Artistic Gymnastics in Australia.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced high-performance coach to contribute to the development of athletes, coaches and programs within one of Australia's leading gymnastics systems.
Gymnastics NSW, the governing body for gymnastics in New South Wales, is seeking an exceptional Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) High Performance Coach to join our growing High Performance Centre based in Sydney. Gymnastics NSW supports more than 60,000 members and over 200 affiliated clubs across the state, making it one of Australia's largest and most influential sporting organisations.
Working within the Gymnastics NSW High Performance Program, you will play a key role in delivering a world-class daily training environment, supporting athlete progression through the performance pathway, and contributing to the growth and success of NSW Men's Artistic High Performance.
The Gymnastics NSW High Performance Strategy is focused on:
- Developing athletes capable of achieving success at national and international benchmark events.
- Establishing clear athlete pathways from talent identification through to national team representation.
- Building high-quality daily training environments.
- Developing and mentoring coaches and technical leaders.
- Strengthening collaboration between clubs, coaches and performance stakeholders.
- Supporting athlete wellbeing, long-term development and performance excellence.
As part of this vision, there is a focus on growing athlete participation, strengthening squad programs, improving athlete progression through the pathway and increasing the number of NSW athletes represented on Australian teams.
About the Role:
The MAG High Performance Coach will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of the High Performance program through:
- Coaching athletes across the high-performance pathway.
- Delivering a positive, athlete-centred daily training environment.
- Supporting athlete progression from development and emerging squads through to senior international level.
- Contributing to talent identification and athlete recruitment initiatives.
- Supporting athlete retention, development and performance outcomes.
- Assisting in the growth and sustainability of High Performance squad programs.
- Building positive relationships with athletes, families, clubs and stakeholders.
- Contributing to coach development and knowledge sharing across the NSW high-performance network.
- Supporting athletes in achieving State Squad, National Squad and Australian Team selection.
About You:
We are seeking a motivated, ambitious and experienced coach who can contribute to both athlete performance and program growth.
The successful applicant will ideally possess:
- Extensive coaching experience within a high-performance gymnastics environment.
- A demonstrated history of developing pathway and elite athletes.
- Experience coaching athletes at national and/or international level.
- Strong technical knowledge of Men's Artistic Gymnastics.
- A thorough understanding of long-term athlete development principles.
- Experience designing and implementing athlete development plans.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- A passion for helping athletes maximise their potential in a safe and supportive environment.
Highly Regarded:
- FIG Level 3 or equivalent international coaching qualification.
- Gymnastics Australia High Performance Accreditation.
- Experience coaching athletes selected to national teams, major international championships, World Championships or Olympic pathways.
- Experience mentoring developing coaches and contributing to broader performance systems.