Community gymnastics club in a leased space

Parents of children from toddler to teenage years, plus some adults who want recreational classes.

Weekly, termly or monthly class fees, with extra income from holiday camps, parties and casual or trial classes.

• Gymnastics coaching or a qualified head coach on your team
• Working well with children and parents
• Scheduling classes and managing coaches
• Basic bookkeeping and marketing

• No single general business licence is needed to run a gymnastics club, but check council planning approval for a children's sports use, plus building and fire safety requirements, before signing a lease
• Coaches usually need accreditation and current first aid training; confirm the current requirements with Gymnastics Australia and your state body
• Working With Children Checks are generally required for staff and volunteers, and the rules differ by state and territory, so check with your state authority
• Public liability and participant accident insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire
• Injury risk, equipment maintenance and child safeguarding policies
• Lease costs and equipment spending before enrolments build up

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $30,000 to $150,000, depending on your lease, the size of the space and how much equipment you buy, such as mats, beams, bars and trampolines. Lease and equipment spending come before enrolments build up.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on class numbers, fees and extras like holiday programs and birthday parties. The estimate assumes at least 25 hours a week, which can rise with class schedules.

Check council planning approval for a children's sports use, plus building and fire safety requirements, before signing a lease. Check coach accreditation and first aid requirements with Gymnastics Australia and your state body, and Working With Children Check rules in your state.