Gymnastics classes in hired community halls

Parents of toddlers, preschoolers and primary school children looking for a local, affordable activity.

Termly or weekly class fees. You can add school holiday programs and sessions run for schools or childcare centres.

• Coaching children safely and making classes fun
• Lesson planning for different ages
• Packing, setting up and storing equipment
• Local marketing and parent communication

• Hall hire agreements, including floor suitability, ceiling height and bump-in time
• Coach accreditation and affiliation, which you should check with Gymnastics Australia and your state body
• Working With Children Checks, which differ by state and territory
• Public liability and participant accident insurance, and whether halls need you to hold certain cover
• Storing and transporting equipment, which may need a van or trailer
• Injury risk, because portable equipment needs careful setup and supervision

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how much portable equipment you buy, how you store and transport it, and the insurance you take out. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for your own plan.

Check coach accreditation and affiliation with Gymnastics Australia and your state body. Also check Working With Children Check rules, which differ by state and territory, plus hall hire agreements and what public liability and participant accident insurance you need.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many classes you run, class sizes and your pricing. You can start with about 8 hours a week, such as a few afternoons in hired halls.