Assistant Artistic and/or Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach

About the job

Assistant Artistic and/or Acrobatic Gymnastics Coach

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 years representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The Nations Campus, located in the heart of the international district, is a pioneering school committed to placing student learning at the centre of its activities. As a global IB school, our programmes are based on the "learner profile", aiming to develop respectful, cultured, and caring citizens. Promoting these qualities is at the heart of everything we do.

Nations Campus

ASSISTANT ARTISTIC AND/OR ACROBATIC GYMNASTICS COACH

Nations Campus – Sports Department (ECA)

Support the development and technical progress of our students within a dynamic and international gymnastics programme.

In brief:

• Campus: Nations – Geneva
• Department: Extracurricular Activities (ECA) – Sports
• Rate: Part-time
• Hours: Wednesdays from 12:45 to 15:15 and one Saturday out of two from 09:30 to 11:00
• Start date: Early September 2026
• Application deadline: 3 June 2026
• Reference: 500 031

Why this role is important:

As an Assistant Gymnastics Coach, you play a vital role in the motor development, self-confidence, and discipline of our students. Within the Nations Campus, you support the head coach to provide safe, motivating, and high-quality supervision. You help each child progress at their own pace while conveying the values of perseverance and enjoyment through sport unique to Ecolint.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Assist the head coach in leading and supervising weekly gymnastics training sessions (artistic and/or acrobatic).
• Participate in organising dynamic, fun, and age- and level-appropriate sessions.
• Contribute to the annual planning of activities and monitoring of students’ progression goals.
• Opportunity to supervise and coach our teams during events or sports competitions.
• Actively and openly collaborate within the department’s coaching team.

Profile sought:

Skills and Experience

• Youth and Sports (J+S) diploma in gymnastics (preferably artistic or acrobatic) or equivalent foreign qualifications.
• Practical experience in teaching and coaching gymnastics to young people (11 to 18 years).
• Priority will be given to candidates who have already worked in a school environment or have significant experience with young audiences.
• Fluency in French and/or English.

Your personal qualities:

• Excellent rapport with children and adolescents.
• Energy, patience, rigour, and a strong sense of safety on apparatus.
• Team spirit and flexibility to cover Saturday morning sessions.

How to apply:

Please apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A cover letter.
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Mr Antoine Laffay, Head of the Sports and Sports+ Foundation Department, International School of Geneva, before 3 June 2026, quoting reference number 500 031.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected candidate, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.