Tutor / Coach

High Life Highland; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated individual to promote a positive workplace culture and lead activity sessions. The successful candidate will also support the recruitment and development of volunteers, collaborate on sustainable activities, and ensure a welcoming environment for participants. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community while contributing to the organization's continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive workplace culture supporting the charity's values.
• Lead and deliver activity sessions for different participants.
• Support recruitment and development of volunteers.
• Mentor local volunteers including Young Leaders.
• Collaborate on developing sustainable activities.
• Guide participants according to guidelines.
• Create a welcoming environment for activities.
• Maintain activity records and statistics accurately.
• Comply with emergency action plans.
• Ensure safe set-up of equipment for sessions.
• Enhance sports opportunities in schools and communities.
• Conduct risk assessments for activities.
• Pursue professional development and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in training activities.
• Reduce wastage and support sustainability values.
• Assist in other projects within the organization.

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
• 2. Lead the delivery of extra-curricular and holiday activity sessions, ensuring they are appropriate to the needs and abilities of all participants.
• 3. Support the recruitment, retention, and development of a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders, and teachers who contribute to the delivery of school and club sport opportunities.
• 4. Adopt a mentoring role within the cluster to help upskill and support the local volunteer network, including Young Leaders.
• 5. Collaborate with the Active Schools Co‑ordinator and Youth Worker to ensure activities are targeted where they are most needed and are developed to become sustainable.
• 6. Instruct and guide participants in line with HLH and National Governing Body guidelines.
• 7. Create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for participants, clearly communicating expectations to help them get the most from their activity.
• 8. Maintain accurate registers, records, and statistics of activities in accordance with established procedures.
• 9. Understand and comply with Active Schools Systems of Work and Emergency Action Plans.
• 10. Ensure the safe set‑up and tidy‑away of equipment before and after sessions.
• 11. Enhance the quality and range of sport and physical activity opportunities available before and after school, as well as in community settings.
• 12. Follow sport‑specific risk assessments and carry out dynamic risk assessments before and during all sessions.
• 13. Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of High Life Highland as a whole.
• 14. Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• 15. Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• 16. Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross‑functionally across the Active Schools team.