Assistant Sports Coach Multi Sports Casual

DEED Leisure and Culture; Dundee; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking Assistant Casual Coaches to deliver sports programmes like Netball, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Ideal candidates will have coaching qualifications and experience working with diverse groups. This role requires planning activities tailored for different ages and abilities and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Practical sports coaching experience, preferably in multi-sport environments.
• Experience delivering sessions to children, young people, and adults.
• Membership of the PVG Scheme or willingness to join.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of sports programmes like Ultimate Frisbee, Netball, Basketball.
• Plan and deliver inclusive activities tailored to diverse groups.
• Support session operations and manage equipment.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Introduction to Coaching Award (Level 1)

SVQ and/or NGB Level 1 Sports Coaching Award

Ultimate Frisbee: Level 1X

Basketball: Introduction to Coaching (Level 1)

Job description

Location: Dundee City Council Various Locations in Dundee, DD1 1NL

Rate: £13.12 per hour

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Job Description

Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421, established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information, and cultural services for the city. www.leisureandculturedundee.com

Active Dundee is seeking Assistant Casual Coaches to support term-time programmes across Leisure & Culture Dundee facilities. We are looking for coaches in Netball, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee to work with participants from age 3 to adulthood.

Requirements

• Netball: Introduction to Coaching Award (Level 1)
• Ultimate Frisbee: Level 1X
• Basketball: Introduction to Coaching (Level 1)
• SVQ and/or NGB Level 1 Sports Coaching Award, depending on the sport applied for.

Responsibilities

You will lead the delivery of sports programmes (Ultimate Frisbee, Netball, Basketball), coaching individuals and groups while adhering to Scottish Governing Body guidelines and specified coach-to-participant ratios.

The Individual

The successful candidate will have practical sports coaching experience, preferably in multi-sport environments, and experience delivering sessions to children, young people, and adults, including those with additional support needs. You should be capable of planning and delivering inclusive activities tailored to diverse groups, with a good understanding of adapting delivery for different learning styles and abilities.

You must be well-organized, able to maintain records, manage equipment, and support session operations. Effective communication skills with participants, parents, and colleagues are essential, along with the ability to provide constructive feedback.

You should work well independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, reliability, and problem-solving skills. A strong commitment to health and safety, safeguarding, and professional standards is required, along with a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends.

Membership of the PVG Scheme or willingness to join is necessary, with a satisfactory Scheme Record.