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Gymnastics Donegal Young Leaders
Our Young Leaders
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.
Are you aged 12-17?
Do you love gymnastics?
Would you like to try out coaching?
If this sounds like you, why not apply for the Young Leader Program at Citadel?
Young Leadering is a voluntary program where you have the opportunity to dip your (pointed!) toe into the world of coaching, in a safe, structured environment. Our focus is on mentoring and education and making sure our young volunteers get the best possible experience as trainee coaches.
Young Leaders work and learn under the guidance of our qualified staff coaches, as they assist in gymnastics classes. Here they learn correct spotting techniques, gymnastics safety and the finer details of teaching fundamental skills.
They also attend weekly Young Leader meetings, where they focus on a wide variety of topics such as biomechanics, interpersonal communication, behaviour management, lesson planning and administration skills, Throughout the year, various events are offered to enhance our Young Leader program, such as first aid training, coaching clinics, and fun days.
To find out more about the program, contact our Young Leader Manager on cara@citadelgymnastics.com. Alternatively, ask at the front desk or call the gym on (0)74 92 04101.
Claire
Elsie
Faé
Jack
Leah
Young Leader
Claire
Young Leader
Elsie
Name: Elsie
Also known as:
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics, athletics
Favourite food: Pizza
Favourite colour: Pink
Favourite gymnastics skill: Handsprings
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: Everyone is very friendly and it’s fun.
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Teaching kids new things, seeing them happy.
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: Don’t have one yet.
Anything else you’d like to add:
Young Leader
Faé
Name: Fae
Also known as: Fae
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: First aid, “Fun moves” certificate
Hobbies: Jiu jitsu, gymnastics, wrestling, drawing
Favourite food: pizza
Favourite colour: blue
Favourite gymnastics skill: Front tucks and back hip circles
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: I’ve just started working here but so far so good!
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Seeing kids get new skills
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: I don’t have one yet. Stay tuned!
Anything else you’d like to add:
Young Leader
Jack
Name: Jack
Also known as:
Role at Citadel: Young Leader
Qualifications: First aid, “Fun moves” course
Hobbies: Basketball, drawing, skateboarding
Favourite food: Noodles
Favourite colour: Purple
Favourite gymnastics skill: Anything of vault
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: People
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: Getting to make friends
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: ?
Anything else you’d like to add:
Young Leader
Leah
Name: Leah
Also known as:
Role at Citadel: Young Leader and gymnast
Qualifications:
Hobbies: Gymnastics and basketball
Favourite food: pasta or curry
Favourite colour: pastel green
Favourite gymnastics skill: front handspring or undershoot
Favourite thing about working at Citadel: teaching and watching kids learn and get better at their favourite skills
Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: People looking up to me
Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: When one of the kids pointed out that I had a huge hole in the back of my trousers.
Anything else you’d like to add: