Senior Sports Coach and Partner

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

PESSPA Ltd has an outstanding reputation as a sports coaching providor to schools within North Somerset. Through established relationships, we meet the needs of individual schools and Multi Academy Trusts in the delivery of PE, School Sport and Physical Activity.

We at PESSPA are now looking for a stakeholder to act as a partner for the business. The individual will be responsible for working with our existing schools and identifying new partnerships and revenue streams. The role will be split across delivery and management, with flexible working available.

We will consider offering a minimum 30 hours, whilst also considering up to 37.5 hours, to suit the needs of the successful person. This is a term time only contract, with opportunities for overtime within the school holidays.

The successful person can expect to be self employed, earning between £450-£600 per week depending on hours. The senior sports coach will be incentivised by a bonus based commission that will be paid at 20% for any new business that the successful partner brings to the business.

They will be responsible for line managing a small team of coaches, delivery high quality PE and CPD to schools, mentoring other coaches and growing the business both within and outside of North Somerset.

2. Job Description

Organisation: PESSPA Ltd

Location: North Somerset

Job Title: Senior Sports Coach and partner.

Position: 30-37.5 hours.

Salary: Self employed, £450-£600 per school week, plus performance related bonuses and commission.

Line Managed by: Director at PESSPA Ltd

Job Definition: Senior Sports Coach and partner. 

Major duties

· Teach Physical Education, Extra Curricular Clubs and Physical Activity to primary school children.

– Grow the business by meeting partners, and other stakeholders. Bring in extra revenue through school delivery and holiday clubs.

· To ensure planning, preparation and organisation of lessons and activities are well managed and in line with school requirements to you and your team.

· Manage school delivery timetable for you and your team.

· Keep up to date with government initiatives relating to teaching of Physical Education & Sport and prepare policies and departmental targets as required.

· Manage cover requirements of the project, scheduling cover coaches with schools and coordinating sickness, holiday and commitments of existing delivery staff.

Report weekly to the Director to update on progress and key school achievements.

· To lead on delivery of CPD across PESSPA and its network.

· To be responsible for herself/himself and others in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974

· Any other duties deemed responsible by the Director.

3. Person Specification

Technical Criteria

–         Essential

. A degree in a Sports/Business related subject or QTS.

. Minimum Level 2 NGB coach (or equivalent)

. Minimum 4 years experience and understanding of the PE National Curriculum and working with children at Key Stage 1 and 2.

–         Be confident and competent with delivering PE lessons to large groups of children, both in the form of lesson delivery and CPD for school staff.

. Knowledge and Understanding of planning Safeguarding, Health and Safety in Sport and Child protection in Sport

. Experience of working in a customer facing service

     

Desirable

a. NGB Level 3 Coaching Qualification or Qualified Teacher status

b. Good public speaking skills & presentation skills

c. Experience of managing a team.

d. A good insight into Sporting/Health related issues

Personal

Essential

b. Demonstrates good relationships with schools, adults and children.

d. Self-motivated, resilient and enthusiastic

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–         Passionate and enthusiastic for Physical Education and Sport

Can work independently and in a team, with effective communication.

h. Willingness to work outside of normal hours, if required.

i. Able to drive, with access to own transport.

j. A willingness to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Leadership & Management

a. Can evaluate performance of self and colleagues, and use evaluation effectively.

b. Can multi task different projects.

c. Ability to use initiative and manage own work programme.

e. Can inspire and motivate others.

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Contact us:

Lee Molland

Tel: 07793 672993

Email: leemolland@hotmail.com

6. Application Details

APPLICATIONS accepted via link or CV and covering letter.

Expected start date: Easter. Optional staggered start if needed.