Our Young Leader programme is an extensive training scheme which follows a detailed mentoring plan along with thorough course work and training in leadership qualities. This allows our young athletes to get vital experience in the gym to prepare them for the working world. Our Young Leaders have been a priceless asset to Citadel since we began and we greatly appreciate the time and effort put in by all our young volunteers.

Throughout the Young Leader Program, they can expect to gain the following skills/benefits:

• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Work experience for your CV
• Reference for your CV
• Technical coaching skills
• Spotting techniques
• Health and safety awareness
• Administration skills – log books, phone etiquette, etc
• Behaviour management skills
• Working as part of a team
• Customer service/working with parents
• Assisting in running events/competitions
• Communication skills
• Experience of working with children
• Improving their own understanding of gymnastics
• Working collaboratively/project work
• Setting own goals
• Learning from both peers and qualified coaches
• Time management and meeting deadlines
• Developing creative problem-solving skills
• Innovative approaches and coaching techniques
• Ability to ‘think on your feet’
• Developing reflective professional practice