Are you someone who…
- Is a driven and highly skilled elite sports professional who can translate vision into performance?
- Gains energy from developing athletes, coaches and the programme as a whole?
- Wants to contribute to a safe, professional and future-proof high- performance environment within women’s gymnastics?
Then we are looking for you!
What does the role involve?
As Head Coach, you are responsible for the technical direction and development of the national elite programme for women’s gymnastics. You safeguard the coherence, quality and execution of the programme and work closely with coaches and technical staff.
You operate at the intersection of elite sport, development and collaboration: from shaping the programme to coaching at international competitions.
What will you do?
- Develop and implement the multi-year technical plan and elite sports programme
- Translate performance goals into training, selection and competition programmes
- Guide and develop elite athletes, talents and (club) coaches
- Provide functional leadership to coaches and technical staff
- Coach the national team at international competitions and championships
- Prepare selections and compose support teams for international events
- Monitor performance and adjust the programme and strategy where needed
- Contribute to a safe, professional and ethical high-performance environment
What do you bring?
- Bachelor’s or Master’s level working and thinking ability\
- Extensive knowledge of talent development, elite sport and international competitions
- Proven experience in a high-performance environment, preferably in women’s gymnastics
- Strong in developing both athletes and coaches
- Ability to translate vision into concrete results
- Decisive and able to perform under pressure
- Collaborative and 1 rganizationally aware
What can you expect from us?
- Active and sporty colleagues
- A flat organisation with room for input and development
- Flexible (hybrid) working options
- Fun initiatives such as staff activities and events
- A committed and professional high-performance environment
Salary: scale 12 CAO Sport (€4,918 – €6,900 gross per month based on full-time)
Contract size: 0.8 – 1.0 FTE
Duration: temporary, until the end of the Olympic cycle in 2028
Additionally, we offer:
- Laptop and phone
- Lease car
- Personal choice budget
- Sustainable employability budget
- Collective discount with Zilveren Kruis
- A Dutch Gymnastics outfit
Are we a match?
Do you see yourself in this role? Send your CV and motivation letter or a short video by 12 April 2026 to po@kngu.nl.
A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is part of the procedure and a mandatory requirement.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Remco Boer via boer@kngu.nl.
Proud to work at KNGU
Getting more people active and enjoying gymnastics—that is the mission of the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federation (KNGU). For 150 years, we have been building a strong, safe and future-proof gymnastics sport—from grassroots to elite level. Together with clubs, coaches, athletes and fans, we work on both performance and enjoyment.
