Centre Table Tennis Coach Mentor

Greenhouse Sports; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Table Tennis Head Coach to inspire and develop young people through sport. This role emphasizes community engagement and requires a skilled individual who can manage diverse groups effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong coaching background, particularly in Table Tennis, and a commitment to safeguarding and child protection. Join a mission-driven team that is making a real difference in the lives of young people, while enjoying a supportive work environment recognized as one of the best places to work in the UK.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Child Protection Training

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering Table Tennis programs for children and young people.
• Strong mentoring and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire diverse groups in Table Tennis coaching sessions.
• Collect and analyze data to demonstrate program effectiveness.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Group Management

Mentoring Skills

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Job description

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About Us

Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports charity is leading the fight for a future where young people are supported and empowered, whatever their challenges, through sport. We coach and mentor young people from deprived backgrounds because the crisis for children living in deprivation is real and it is urgent. Children from the poorest families are 3 times more likely to not participate in any extra-curricular activities compared to those from wealthier families and they lack many opportunities that are available to their wealthier peers.

We have an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven Sport for Development charity that makes a real difference. We are also a great place to work and are proud to be a winner of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards for 2024, in the medium category.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a qualified, skilled Table Tennis Head Coach to join our Centre team. The role will be based at our Greenhouse Centre with a focus on community and development. This role requires strong skills in group management and an adaptable coaching approach that makes the sport fun, accessible, enjoyable, and developmental for participants of all ages and skill levels.

As a coach, you will also work closely with the Impact Team to collect high-quality data to demonstrate the effectiveness of what we do and to quantify the difference we make to our young people. Data is collected at designated times throughout the year and includes case studies, questionnaires, skills and fitness testing. Our coaches also regularly review the young people's progress and set targets for their future development.

Greenhouse Sports is committed to Safeguarding & Child Protection, and you will ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and will maintain accurate records of all registered participants, staff, and volunteers at all planned sessions.

The Person

The ideal candidate we are looking for is someone who knows how to coach effectively—someone who can manage, motivate, and inspire diverse groups of players across Community, Club, and Schools.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a NGB Level 2 (or equivalent) coaching qualification and have experience of successfully delivering and managing top-quality Table Tennis programmes for children and young people in a school, community, or sports club setting. You will also demonstrate strong mentoring skills and experience, as well as being a confident and capable IT user with excellent administrative and organisational skills needed to effectively plan and manage the programme and capture all relevant data in a timely manner.

You will be highly passionate about the Greenhouse Sports mission, values, and beliefs and helping young people learn and develop.

All Greenhouse Sports employees are provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support and are expected to commit fully to Greenhouse's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 29 April at 23:59hrs

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.