National Coach - Men's Artistic Gymnastics

Organisation: British Gymnastics
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Home based with national travel as required
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Job Description: Gymnastics isn’t just a sport—it’s a powerful force for change.

We believe in the power of gymnastics to change lives, enrich communities, and deliver an uplifting gymnastics experience for all across the UK.

At the heart of this are the people who make up the gymnastics community – gymnasts, parents, coaches, clubs, officials and volunteers – working together in communities across the country. As the national governing body for gymnastics in the UK, we work in partnership with our members to lead, support and inspire, helping to shape a bright future for our sport.

Our vision, Leap Without Limits, is underpinned by the values of being Aspirational, Supportive and Inclusive. Together, we’re building a sport where everyone feels welcomed, encouraged and able to thrive. This role is an important part of making that vision a reality.

The opportunity

British Gymnastics is looking for a knowledgeable and passionate National Coach – MAG to help lead the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing talented gymnasts across the pathway, supporting coaches and clubs, and contributing to the long term success and legacy of the programme.
Working closely with the Head National Coach – MAG and wider performance team, you will provide technical expertise, practical coaching support, and guidance that helps gymnasts progress within a high performance environment. This role would suit someone with strong coaching credibility, excellent relationship building skills, and a genuine commitment to safe, inclusive and athlete centred practice.

Main areas of responsibility

The main responsibilities of the role are:
Lead and support the delivery of the Men’s Artistic National Development Programme in line with the performance plan
Provide expert coaching input and practical intervention to identified pathway gymnasts and their clubs
Build effective working relationships with personal coaches and clubs to support gymnast development and progression
Assess gymnast performance, strengths and development needs, making informed recommendations to improve outcomes
Support the planning and delivery of national squad activities for Development and Junior men’s programmes
Contribute to the transition of gymnasts through the pathway, including development into junior level programmes where appropriate
Mentor and support developing coaches through club visits, national activities, clinics and other learning opportunities
Work collaboratively with performance, sports science and medicine colleagues to provide a joined up approach to athlete support
Provide high quality feedback, reports and performance information following squad activities, competitions and club visits
Embed safeguarding, safe sport, inclusion and governance standards in all aspects of the role

Role requirements

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Significant knowledge and understanding of contemporary high performance coaching within Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
Strong technical coaching expertise with the ability to assess performance and identify practical development solutions
Experience of working with talented or pathway athletes within a performance environment
Ability to build strong, credible relationships with gymnasts, coaches, clubs and wider stakeholders
Sound understanding of sports science and medicine and how this supports athlete development and performance
Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and provide clear feedback
Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and performance analysis or athlete planning tools
Up to date knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, welfare responsibilities and appropriate referral pathways
Commitment to inclusive practice, professional standards and continuous professional development

Job details

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Home based
Contract type: Temporary until March 2029
Additional requirements: An Enhanced DBS with barred list will be required for the post

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 31st May 2026

Interviews will take place week Commencing 15th June 2026

Please note interviews will be in person at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Newport, Shropshire.
How to apply: To apply visit out careers page at https://britishgymnastics.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2Fb484e441-6376-4a0c-9f00-19e2653e7550 We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from women, people with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse communities, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.