Athletics Coach

GLL; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Athletics Coach at Croydon Sports Arena. This opportunity allows you to develop coaching skills while overseeing athletic programs for all ages. Responsibilities include delivering sessions, ensuring safety, and promoting further educational opportunities. Join us and advance your coaching career.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for career progression

Exclusive discounts on travel and leisure products

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of UKA Academy awards.
• Skills in balancing and coordinating athletic sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality athletic and multi-skill coaching sessions.
• Implement best practices and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Encourage enrolment in courses and record achievements.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Care

Education

Minimum level of Assistant Coach

Athletics Coach

Job description

GLL is seeking an Athletics Coach to work at Croydon Sports Arena. If you have the necessary skills and ambition, this is a great opportunity to advance your career in coaching.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality athletic and multi-skill coaching sessions.
• Implementing best practices, progression, and teaching points.
• Providing safe and inclusive coaching for all ages and abilities.
• Teaching core athletic skills such as balance, coordination, agility, running, jumping, and throwing.
• Ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
• Encouraging enrolment in further courses and assisting with administrative tasks.
• Recording achievements and ensuring standards are met according to UKA awards.

Requirements:

• Minimum level of Assistant Coach, ideally Athletics Coach.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation, child protection, and equal opportunities policies.
• Knowledge of UKA Academy awards and sports hall events.

Additional skills:

• Teamwork and customer care skills.
• Adherence to operational procedures and active participation in training.

Benefits include:

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Exclusive discounts on travel and leisure products.