Lead Gymnastics Coach – Youth Academy

About the role

PSA Academy is seeking a qualified and passionate Lead Gymnastics Coach to head its youth gymnastics programme across Sharjah and other UAE venues. You will design and deliver high‑quality classes for children aged 3‑16, mentor junior coaches, and ensure safety and performance standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recreational and pre‑competitive gymnastics classes for ages 3‑16.
• Mentor, train and supervise junior coaches across multiple locations.
• Develop, maintain and update structured curricula and progression frameworks.
• Conduct termly assessments, grading and report progress to parents.
• Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment and equipment safety standards are upheld.
• Support preparation for internal and external gymnastics competitions.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new coaches.

Required profile

• Recognised gymnastics coaching qualification (FIG, British Gymnastics, USAG or equivalent).
• 3‑5 years of coaching experience with children and youth, preferably in a leadership role.
• Experience designing curricula and assessment frameworks.
• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
• Excellent English communication; Arabic is a plus.
• Availability for afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Currently based in the UAE or willing to relocate.

Required skills

• Proven experience coaching artistic/recreational gymnastics to children aged 3‑14.
• Strong grounding in fundamental movement, conditioning and flexibility progressions.
• Confident spotting and manual support techniques across floor, beam, bars, vault and trampoline.
• Ability to plan and deliver structured, progressive lesson blocks.
• Clear class control and behaviour management for mixed‑ability groups.
• Solid understanding of child safeguarding, risk assessment and equipment safety checks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range AED5,000‑AED6,500 per month.
• Opportunities for professional development and coaching advancement.
• Dynamic, multi‑venue work environment within a leading UAE youth academy.