Sports Coach - Term Time Only

Job Term: Fixed Term Contract – until August ’25

Salary: Minimum wage for age (or Apprenticeship rate)

Appointment Type: Term Time only

Hours: Varied in accordance with contract (Mon – Fri), could include evenings & weekends.

Location: Various primary schools/community settings Office base: 98 Sheffield Road

Responsible to: Coaching Coordinator

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:

• To deliver high quality physical activity and sport sessions in primary schools and in the community.
• To motivate and engage primary aged pupils to become physically active.
• To deliver fun, engaging physical activities at lunchtime, structured after school clubs, evening and weekend community clubs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Delivery

• To deliver high quality sport specific/multi-sport sessions for community clubs.
• To plan and deliver structured coaching sessions for lunchtimes and out-of-school hours appropriate to the pupils and as required by the schools.

Additional

• To be available to cover as required for one-off delivery.
• To be available to deliver and support other projects and one-off events for Spark Active, which could include out-of-hours working.
• To always adhere to Spark Active key conditions of employment.
• To always adhere to the Spark Active Safeguarding & Child protection policy. Individuals have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people.
• To ensure all PE, sport and recreation activities take place in a safe environment with due regard to Health and Safety recommendations.
• To demonstrate knowledge of accidents, incidents, and emergency procedures and to report any incidents in the correct way.
• To ensure equity in sport and promote fair play and the Spark Active values where appropriate.
• To promote exit routes to individuals whenever possible.

Personal Attributes

• Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and values of Spark Active and be a valued team member.
• To promote the work and image of Spark Active by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to the public.
• Recognise your own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• To undertake appropriate professional development including adhering to the principle of performance appraisal.
• To set an example, use initiative and be proactive.
• Attendance at all appropriate staff meetings and training.
• Commitment to travel to different school sites for all aspects of job role.

DEADLINE DATE: 12 noon, on Friday 11th October 2024

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