Gymnastics Wag Coach

**This job is based in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Salary is in Euro**

**Join Our Team at Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy**

Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy is a dynamic and growing club, housed in an 18,000 sq. ft. full-time artistic gymnastics facility catering to both boys and girls.

Established in 2018, we are proud of our strong and supportive environment, offering both recreational and competitive programs. Our athletes have achieved outstanding success, including:

- **Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)**: National Title holders (Levels 1-8)
- **Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), Tumbling & Trampoline**: Multiple National Titles
- **National Team Representation**: Athletes currently representing KGA in MAG, Tumbling, and Trampoline

We’re passionate about developing athletes—and just as importantly, **we care deeply about our coaches.**

**Coach Well-Being Benefits**:

- **Weekends off in July and August** to recharge and relax
- **Paid Saturdays off on Bank Holiday weekends** (in addition to standard holiday allowance)
- **Reduced Hours** during school holidays
- **Paid** planning time
- Supportive and positive team culture

If you're a dedicated coach looking to grow with a passionate and high-achieving team, we'd love to hear from you

**Job description**

**We're Hiring: Senior WAG Coach - Join Our Team at Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy**

**Location**: Kilkenny, Ireland
**Facility**: 18,000 sq. ft. full-time gymnastics centre
**Hours**: 38 hours/week, Monday to Friday (plus competition weekends)
**Start Date**: Immediate start preferred
**Eligibility**: Must be able to work in Ireland without a visa (Work permits may be considered)

Kilkenny Gymnastics Academy is a growing, ambitious club with a passion for excellence and athlete development. Based in a vibrant, medieval city with a great social scene and just 1.5 hours from both Dublin and Cork, our academy offers an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, results-driven coaching team.

We are currently seeking a **reliable, enthusiastic, and team-oriented WAG Coach** to help develop our Women's Artistic Gymnastics program.

**About the Role**:

- Work closely with our higher-level WAG athletes with a goal of progressing gymnasts to **Level 10 and beyond**:

- Help shape and evolve our WAG competitive program alongside an experienced team
- Mentor and support the development of junior WAG coaches within the club
- Deliver a small number of recreational classes during earlier daytime hours
- Create a **positive, safe, and confidence-building environment** for all athletes

**Who We're Looking For**:

- A qualified coach with **British Gymnastics Level 3 (or equivalent) or higher**:

- A **proven track record in competitive coaching**, ideally with several years of experience
- A passion for athlete development and a commitment to ongoing personal coach education
- A fun, dependable, and driven individual who thrives in a team setting

**What We Offer**:

- A supportive, professional environment focused on both athlete and coach development
- Weekends off in July and August to prioritise coach well-being
- Paid Saturdays off on Bank Holiday weekends, in addition to standard holiday allowance
- Opportunity to live and work in **beautiful Kilkenny**, with easy access to Dublin and Cork
- **Competitive salary package** based on experience and qualifications, along will relocation assistance.
- Further development of coaching qualifications paid for by the club.

**Interested?**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 34.000,00€ per year

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a proven track record of working with competitive gymnasts?

Work Location: In person