Woking Gymnastics Club is a purpose built facility with a history of county, national and international successes operating over a period of 30 years. The Club has an enviable membership of 1500+ members and offers a wide range of gymnastics activities including pre-school, disabilities, recreational, elite through to adults. Coaches and staff have a strong working ethos and passion to produce outstanding gymnastics in a caring environment and are encouraged to further their training for their own personal development. We are looking to fill the below positions ahead of our exciting facility expansion plans to Ten Acre, a brand new training centre that will support the continued growth of the club and a wide‐variety of gymnastics disciplines with the best possible equipment.
Open Positions:
Open Positions:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
We are seeking an exceptional individual for the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the charity’s Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of leading an organisation through a change programme, with the ability to attract, motivate and inspire the Club’s team of coaching and support staff through a period of investment and development. The candidate will have an passion for sport, young people’s health and community engagement as there will be a requirement for ongoing interaction with our members, parents and children of all ages.
The Club is financially healthy and has survived the initial impact of Coronavirus but urgent action is required to rebuild participation, grow class sizes and offerings, refresh class offerings, improve customer service, and add depth and breadth to the coaching team. In the medium term, the Club has ambitious expansion plans for its facilities which will need project execution and delivery. The Club operates every day from morning to night with a small management team and it is important that the successful candidate is seen in the two facilities supporting its activities; as a result the days of working are flexible across the week.
The new CEO will play a pivotal role in enabling us to widen our reach in the local community and the CEO will enjoy building relationship with the local council and networking in the borough. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills to develop strategic partnerships and alliances.
The CEO will be responsible for governance of the Charity and for ensuing clear reporting to the Board against an agreed set of measures and objectives. There is a small administrative team and therefore the CEO will need to be hands on and actively engaged with all staff and the Board. The successful candidate must be comfortable in developing and delivering strategic plans and budgets and in developing the operational side of a near £1 million business.
You're perfect for the role if you…
Interested? To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to hr@wokinggymnastics.co.uk detailing what attracts you to the role, your availability and why you would be a strong candidate.
The Club is financially healthy and has survived the initial impact of Coronavirus but urgent action is required to rebuild participation, grow class sizes and offerings, refresh class offerings, improve customer service, and add depth and breadth to the coaching team. In the medium term, the Club has ambitious expansion plans for its facilities which will need project execution and delivery. The Club operates every day from morning to night with a small management team and it is important that the successful candidate is seen in the two facilities supporting its activities; as a result the days of working are flexible across the week.
The new CEO will play a pivotal role in enabling us to widen our reach in the local community and the CEO will enjoy building relationship with the local council and networking in the borough. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate skills to develop strategic partnerships and alliances.
The CEO will be responsible for governance of the Charity and for ensuing clear reporting to the Board against an agreed set of measures and objectives. There is a small administrative team and therefore the CEO will need to be hands on and actively engaged with all staff and the Board. The successful candidate must be comfortable in developing and delivering strategic plans and budgets and in developing the operational side of a near £1 million business.
You're perfect for the role if you…
- Have a proven track record in attracting, mentoring, developing, motivating and retaining teams
- Can demonstrate operational experience of a similar size or type of organisation
- Have a good understanding of budgeting and financial controls
- Have a passion for youth sports, fitness, well-being and all-round health
- Lead from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard in your day-to-day work, vision and service to others
- Have an unwavering commitment to customer service and exceeding the expectations of our members
- Are able to develop and deliver effective, high impact strategic plans and translate these into operational goals/targets
- Have knowledge of good governance and experience of working closely with Trustees or non-executive Boards
- Have experience of developing and using data for decision making with a digital-first approach to information management and operational processes.
Interested? To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to hr@wokinggymnastics.co.uk detailing what attracts you to the role, your availability and why you would be a strong candidate.
Head of Gymnastics for All
Make a difference, be part of our future!
Join the Woking Gymnastics leadership team grow into our new state-of-the art gymnastics centre
Woking Gymnastics Club takes children from pre-school classes through to International competition.
And we want YOU to be part of that journey!
Join the Woking Gymnastics leadership team grow into our new state-of-the art gymnastics centre
Woking Gymnastics Club takes children from pre-school classes through to International competition.
And we want YOU to be part of that journey!
Woking Gymnastics Club is looking for a Head Of Gymnastics for All to join our leadership team and drive the development of recreational gymnastics in our Club. This outstanding role reports to the CEO and is a chance to be part of Woking’s exciting development, joining an award winning gymnastics club.
Are you:
What are the responsibilities of the Head of Gymnastics for All?
What Qualifications and Experience should the Head of Gymnastics for All have?
Benefits
Apart from working with an amazing team, leading the Club into its new facility, you will receive a salary
of £28,000-£35,000 per year, dependent on qualification and experience, plus a work place pension.
Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week including evening and weekend work.
To apply for this incredible role please forward a cover letter together with your CV to development@wokinggymnastics.co.uk
Applications must be in by Friday 2nd October 2020.
Are you:
- Passionate about gymnastics
- Able to develop children of all ages and skills
- Well organised and motivated
- A leader and can motivate a team of coaches
- A team player
- A high level professional
- Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the role
What are the responsibilities of the Head of Gymnastics for All?
- Lead and grow the Woking Gymnastics for All programme
- Manage and lead a team of coaches to ensure effective delivery of the programme
- Participate in Club festivals, events and competitions
- Plan sessions, timetables and weekly lesson plans
- Work with other senior members of staff to develop the Club
- Drive you and your team's personal and professional development
What Qualifications and Experience should the Head of Gymnastics for All have?
- Preferred Level 3, minimum level 2 UKCC certificate in coaching gymnastics
- Current DBS certificate
- BG Recognised Safeguarding training
Benefits
Apart from working with an amazing team, leading the Club into its new facility, you will receive a salary
of £28,000-£35,000 per year, dependent on qualification and experience, plus a work place pension.
Hours of work: Full time 37 hours per week including evening and weekend work.
To apply for this incredible role please forward a cover letter together with your CV to development@wokinggymnastics.co.uk
Applications must be in by Friday 2nd October 2020.
Receptionist
An opportunity has arisen for a receptionist to join our friendly office team.
This is a busy, responsible and varied role with a lot of interaction between members of staff and parents. The successful candidate will be computer literate including Office and Excel together with strong organisational and planning skills. A proven record in customer services and administration will help you implement and maintain procedures.
You will be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise, problem solve and multi task with a strong attention to detail.
The ability to communicate at all levels and professional appearance and manner is essential.
This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, job share option available.
The hours of work are 9.15-17.15 and the starting rate of pay £9.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.There may be occasion to work where necessary at weekends and evenings.
Qualities we are looking for:
Salary: £9.00 /hour
This is a busy, responsible and varied role with a lot of interaction between members of staff and parents. The successful candidate will be computer literate including Office and Excel together with strong organisational and planning skills. A proven record in customer services and administration will help you implement and maintain procedures.
You will be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise, problem solve and multi task with a strong attention to detail.
The ability to communicate at all levels and professional appearance and manner is essential.
This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, job share option available.
The hours of work are 9.15-17.15 and the starting rate of pay £9.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.There may be occasion to work where necessary at weekends and evenings.
Qualities we are looking for:
- Previous customer service experience desirable
- Self-motivated
- Accurate record keeping and strong attention to detail
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Computer literate
- Confident manner
- Well presented
- Willingness to learn
Salary: £9.00 /hour
COACHING Vacancies
If you are interested in coaching within our Pre-School or Gymnastics For All departments, please email the Club on development@wokinggymnastics.co.uk