We are Queensland’s leading performance gymnastics club, offering a full range of programs to the community at our venues located in Miami and Coomera.
Club Mission:
To help every gymnast achieve their potential, from participation to performance.
Club Vision:
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join the Gold Coast Gymnastics Team, one of Australia’s leading gymnastics clubs where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with children, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!
Club Values:
Engagement and Teamwork: Our members and our staff are connected, and we work as one team
Enthusiasm and Support: Ours is a community of family and friends who have fun building fitness and competitiveness
Empathy and Respect: We genuinely care for one another, and we are seen as the leading provider of gymnastics in Queensland
Professionalism and Performance: We are proud of our quality programs, experiences, facilities, and equipment and how they support our members’ best performances
Job Description
Gold Coast Gymnastics Club is seeking an experienced and passionate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Competitive Coach to join our coaching team at our Miami venue. The position forms part of our WAG Competitive Coaching specifically for the Junior WAG teams (with opportunities across Senior WAG).
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated coach with a strong technical background, a passion for athlete development and a commitment to achieving competitive excellence. The successful candidate will play an important role in coaching and developing our Junior WAG competitive athletes, while contributing to the continued growth and success of one of Queensland and Australia's leading gymnastics clubs.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Gold Coast Gymnastics Club is one of Queensland and Australia's largest gymnastics clubs, with close to 4,000 members and two venues located at Miami and Coomera.
The Club is entering an exciting period of continued growth and development within its WAG competitive program, supported by world-class facilities, equipment and an experienced coaching team.
Our competitive program continues to achieve outstanding results at both state and national levels. Recent highlights include:
- 2nd place overall at the Queensland State Team Championships.
- 3rd place overall at the Australian National Clubs Championships.
- 3rd place Junior Club and 3rd place Senior Club at National Clubs.
The Club is also proud to be the home of a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and World Championships gymnast, providing an inspiring environment for athletes and coaches to learn, develop and strive for excellence.
The successful candidate will primarily coach within the Junior WAG competitive program at our Miami venue, supporting the technical development, progression and competitive preparation of athletes. There may also be opportunities to work with Senior WAG athletes as the program evolves and coaching requirements arise.
The role will involve planning and delivering structured training sessions, developing athletes across the WAG apparatus, preparing gymnasts for competitions and contributing to a positive, accountable and high-performance coaching environment.
Depending on availability and program requirements, casual coaching hours may also be offered across both the Miami and Coomera venues.
We are looking for a coach who is passionate about developing gymnasts, understands the demands of competitive WAG and is committed to fostering an environment where athletes can reach their individual potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and deliver high-quality WAG competitive training sessions, primarily within the Junior program.
- Develop athletes' technical skills, physical preparation and competitive performance across all four WAG apparatus.
- Assist with the development and implementation of individual athlete training plans.
- Prepare gymnasts for state, national and other relevant competitions.
- Contribute to routine construction, choreography and artistry development where required.
- Monitor athlete progress and provide constructive feedback to support ongoing development.
- Build positive and professional relationships with athletes, parents and fellow coaches.
- Work collaboratively within the broader WAG coaching team to support program goals and athlete pathways.
- Maintain a safe, positive and athlete-centred training environment.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have:
- Advanced WAG accreditation or higher. Additional high performance coaching experience highly regarded.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience coaching competitive Women's Artistic Gymnastics.
- Strong technical knowledge across the four WAG apparatus.
- Experience developing junior competitive gymnasts and supporting their progression through the competitive pathway.
- A sound understanding of athlete preparation, skill development and competition requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence communicating with parents.
- The ability to plan, organise and deliver structured training programs.
- A positive, professional and collaborative approach to coaching.
- A genuine passion for athlete development and achieving competitive success.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Joining Gold Coast Gymnastics Club provides the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and successful gymnastics program, working alongside experienced coaches in a supportive and progressive environment.
With a strong foundation of competitive success, outstanding facilities and athletes competing at the highest levels, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of the next generation of WAG gymnasts.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated WAG coach looking to make a positive impact within a growing competitive program, we would love to hear from you.