About Us
At Peninsula Gymnastics, we’ve fostered movement, fun and personal growth for thousands of children and young people over the past two decades. Our NinjaGym program has become a cornerstone of that success—creating opportunities for kids and teens to challenge themselves physically and mentally in a high-energy, engaging environment.
With a legacy that includes five of our athletes and coaches featuring on Australian Ninja Warrior—including champion Zak Stolz and furthest fastest Charlie Robbins—we know what it takes to develop exceptional movers and confident humans.
About the Program
NinjaGym is a high-energy, skills-based movement program inspired by ninja warrior, martial arts, parkour and street gymnastics. Designed to captivate participants aged 5–17, NinjaGym develops:
- Coordination
- Strength
- Spatial awareness
- Confidence through progressive goal-setting
- A strong foundation for other sports (boarding, biking, climbing, skiing, surfing and more)
We prioritise fun, social connection and safe risk-taking in a structured and supportive environment.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic coach to join our growing NinjaGym team. This role will focus on supporting and driving the growth of our already successful program.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality, energetic NinjaGym classes for a variety of age groups and skill levels
- Apply progressive coaching strategies to develop participants’ movement skills safely and effectively
- Contribute to session planning, class development and program innovation
- Foster a positive and inclusive class environment where every participant feels empowered to improve and succeed
- Support event delivery and community engagement where required
- Be part of a values-led, team-focused workplace that believes in developing both participants and coaches
Who We’re Looking For
You are:
- A confident, engaging coach with experience in gymnastics, parkour, ninja training, martial arts or functional movement disciplines
- Passionate about movement and empowering young people through physical challenge and growth
- Skilled in progressive, safe coaching methods
- Comfortable working in a high-energy team and contributing ideas to improve classes and programs
- Enthusiastic about goal-setting, mentoring and building rapport with participants and families
- Committed to safety, inclusivity and fun
Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
- Gymnastics Australia or Recreational Gymnastics Australia Coaching accreditation in Gymnastics or accreditation in Parkour, Ninja (or equivalent experience in physical movement disciplines)
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working with a range of ages (5–17)
Why Join Peninsula Gymnastics?
- Join a reputable, community-loved business with a proven impact in the movement world
- Be part of a team that supports innovation, fun and individual growth—for both participants and staff
- Work in a custom-built facility with state-of-the-art equipment, servicing over 800 participants per week
- Be part of a legacy of success with real-world pathways (like Ninja Warrior!)
- Potential for professional development and career progression into program leadership
We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Peninsula Gymnastics is owned by the Belgravia Group and as such has well established frameworks and guidelines. Please refer to the child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
BelgraviaKids and its associated businesses are a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - reach out to us at [email protected].
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re passionate about movement, enjoy working with young people, and want to be part of a values-driven team making a real difference—we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your resume and a brief expression of interest outlining your relevant experience to: [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $33.38 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 15 per week
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
