Casual Head Netball Coach - Initial 10 weeks FTC

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New College Swindon is seeking a Head Coach to lead the Netball Academy. You will oversee training sessions, fixtures, trials and day-to-day organisation to promote player development and high-quality coaching.

The role requires experience as a Netball Coach at academy or county level, playing Netball, and working with young people in education. A First Aid certificate and weekend availability are preferred. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate.
• Previous experience as a Netball Coach at academy or county level.
• Experience playing Netball.
• Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver group and individual Netball training sessions.
• Oversee training programmes, fixtures and match-day arrangements.
• Organise and lead player trials.
• Monitor and report on player progress, setting SMART targets.
• Manage coach rotas and ensure sessions and fixtures are appropriately staffed.
• Liaise with players, parents, coaches, College teams and external leagues.
• Ensure training facilities and equipment are safe and suitable.
• Support the promotion and development of the New College Netball Academy.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and match results.

Skills

Netball coaching

First Aid

Communication

Organization

Weekend availability

Job description

Contract: Casual PTL - initially 10 weeks

Hours: 8 hours per week

Are you an experienced Netball Coach looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a college-level Netball Academy?

We’re looking for a Head Coach to lead the New College Netball Academy, overseeing training, fixtures, trials and the day-to-day organisation of the programme. You’ll work closely with the College team to support player development, ensure high-quality coaching and help promote the Academy.

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver group and individual Netball training sessions.
• Oversee training programmes, fixtures and match-day arrangements.
• Organise and lead player trials.
• Monitor and report on player progress, setting SMART targets.
• Manage coach rotas and ensure sessions and fixtures are appropriately staffed.
• Liaise with players, parents, coaches, College teams and external leagues.
• Ensure training facilities and equipment are safe and suitable.
• Support the promotion and development of the New College Netball Academy.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and match results.

What we’re looking for

• First Aid Certificate.
• Previous experience as a Netball Coach at academy or county level.
• Experience of playing Netball.
• Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• A self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to work weekends when required.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of our community.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and DBS checks.