FUTURE COACHES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Leadership Program is a volunteer training program designed to train junior gymnastic coaches within the club. Participants assist in coaching within our junior gymnastic programs. Applicants must be turning 14 before the end of the year to be a program member, have some gymnastics experience and be interested in working with children.

Fishermen's Bend Gymnastic Club's Leadership Program is a sport and community-based volunteer program designed to develop junior gymnastic coaches. The program aims to provide the opportunity for participants to develop skills in coaching, planning, and communication, to have lots of fun, and develop networks within the sporting industry.

Participants will be involved in coaching our gymnastics program every week. In addition, the participants are required to attend coaching workshops throughout the year and complete a trainee coach workbook. Leaders work under the direction of the supervising coach and are expected to take an active role in the club and their training.

The Leadership Program is a three-stage progressive training program aimed at teaching participants the skills required to be successful coaches. Progression through the program depends on the participants' development, age, and availability of positions within the club. Leaders need to be reliable, work well in a team and have a fun and friendly attitude. They should commit to their development and that of their gymnasts.

To apply, applicants need to return a future coaches enrolment form and provide a short description explaining why they would like to participate in the leadership program, what type of experience they offer, and what they would like to learn from the program. Leaders should also have gymnastics experience and be interested in working with children. Preference for positions is given to past club members and residents of Port Phillip. Excess applicants will be placed on waiting lists.