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 us on info@citadelgymnastics.com. Alternatively, ask at the front desk or call the gym on (0)74 92 04101.

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Young Leader

April

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Young Leader

Callum

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Young Leader

April

Name: April Parke

Also known as: I’m just April, that’s all

Role at Citadel:  Young Leader & gymnast

Qualifications: being amazing

Hobbies: gymnastics and dance

Favourite food: Bread because bread tastes good in any way and every way

Favourite colour: I love blue

Favourite gymnastics skill: There is too many

Favourite thing about working at Citadel: The people are awesome

Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: 

Most embarrassing / funny story: 

Anything else you’d like to add: Bread is tasty. If anyone says otherwise I will respectfully disagree.

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Young Leader

Callum

Name: Callum

Also known as: 

Role at Citadel:  Young Leader & gymnast

Qualifications: 

Hobbies: gymnastics, art, jiu jitsu

Favourite food: pizza

Favourite colour: Red

Favourite gymnastics skill: Giants and back tucks

Favourite thing about working at Citadel: 

Favourite part of coaching gymnastics: 

Most embarrassing / funny coaching story: I high-fived Brianagh too hard and she almost cried. Now she doesn’t high-five me any more.

Anything else you’d like to add:

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

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