Full Time or Part Time Opportunity

Are you passionate about developing athletes, mentoring coaches, and helping shape the future of trampoline gymnastics in Australia?

Hunter Sports Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader Trampoline & Tumbling to join our growing Trampoline Centre of Excellence in Lake Macquarie, NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced trampoline coach to play a key leadership role within one of Australia's premier trampoline facilities, supporting athletes from recreational participation through to high performance pathways, part time or full-time opportunity available to suitable candidates

About Hunter Sports Centre:

Hunter Sports Centre is a leading multi-sport facility committed to inspiring participation, developing athletes, and supporting the growth of sport across the Hunter region. Our newly established Trampoline Centre of Excellence provides world-class facilities, coaching, and development opportunities for athletes and coaches alike.

We are dedicated to creating a positive, inclusive, and child-safe environment where participants of all ages and abilities can achieve their goals.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Sports Development Officer – Trampoline, the Team Leader Trampoline & Tumbling will provide leadership across recreational, development, and competitive trampoline programs.

The role combines coaching, athlete development, staff mentoring, program coordination, and operational support to ensure outstanding participant experiences and athlete outcomes.

Our objectives are to:

• Provide community access to athletics and gymnastics programs and activities.
• Contribute to the local economy through sports tourism.
• Provide and maintain world class sporting and ancillary facilities.
• Meet the needs of local residents through offering community focused activities, sport specific programs and services to support high performing athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality trampoline and tumbling programs across all participation levels
• Coach athletes within recreational, development, and competitive streams
• Lead approximately 25-30 hours of face-to-face coaching per week
• Support athlete progression and talent identification pathways
• Supervise, mentor, and develop coaching staff
• Assist with competition preparation, entries, travel, and event delivery
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Ensure compliance with child-safe standards, WHS requirements, and risk management processes
• Engage with athletes, families, schools, and external stakeholders
• Assist with facility operations, equipment management, and program administration
• Support Hunter Sports Centre gymnastics and holiday programs when required
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the Trampoline Centre of Excellence.

About You

You are an energetic and experienced trampoline coach who enjoys working with athletes and developing the next generation of coaches. You are organised, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality programs.

To be considered for this role you will need a background and demonstrated experience of coaching a broad range of participants. You will have strong technical skills, a solid understanding of trampoline gymnastics and a commitment to safe progressive learning.

You will have the capacity to work independently and as a part of a team. You will have a passion for trampoline gymnastics, the ability to coordinate responsibilities simultaneously with initiative and a willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

• Gymnastics Australia Trampoline Coaching Accreditation
• Minimum Advanced Trampoline & Tumbling qualification (or willingness to progress)
• Demonstrated coaching and athlete development experience
• Strong understanding of child-safe practices and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Desirable

• Experience mentoring or supervising coaches
• Knowledge of Gymnastics Australia pathways and frameworks
• Administration and reporting experience
• Trampoline Judging Accreditation or willingness to obtain.

Hours of Work:

The nature of this position will require work times and hours to meet the needs of the organisation including weekends, evenings, and split shifts. This will be discussed in greater detail during the interview process.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a nationally significant Trampoline Centre of Excellence
• Leadership role with career development opportunities
• Supportive and passionate team environment
• Access to professional development and accreditation pathways
• Opportunity to contribute to athlete success from grassroots through to high performance
• Flexible full-time or part-time employment options

For further information about the Hunter Sports Centre Trampoline Centre of Excellence visit:
hsc.org.au/trampoline-centre-of-excellence

Join us in building the future of trampoline gymnastics in the Hunter region and beyond.