Coach

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Ipswich Borough Council’s Sport and Leisure Team invites applications for a part-time Coach to deliver Exercise on Referral programmes, Strength and Balance, chair-based sessions, pulmonary rehabilitation and Parkinson’s sessions in Ipswich. The role offers on-site work with a competitive hourly rate and a strong focus on improving community health.

The successful candidate will hold an NGB Level 2 coaching award, possess First Aid certification, and be committed to safeguarding and health and

Competenze

• National Governing Body Level 2 coaching award in the relevant sport.
• Attended/committed to attend a relevant First Aid course.
• First Aid certificate.

Conoscenze

Coaching Level 2

First Aid

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Exercise on Referral

Chair-based Exercise

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Parkinson's

Formazione

NGB Level 2 coaching

First Aid course

First Aid certificate

Strumenti

Sports Coach UK courses

Descrizione del lavoro

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest Sports and Fitness Programmes in the region at Ipswich Borough Council’s Sport and Leisure Team.

Ipswich Fit run a comprehensive Sport, Fitness and Health Programme that is focused on improving the lives of local people. We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Coach with experience of delivering Exercise on Referral sessions such as Strength and Balance (previously known as Falls Prevention), Chair based exercise classes, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Parkinsons Sessions.

This position is incredibly rewarding as you have the privilege and opportunity to positively improve the health of individuals who need it the most.

Coach

Company: Ipswich Borough Council Salary: £15.07 to £15.82 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Ipswich, IP1 2DE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the largest Sports and Fitness Programmes in the region at Ipswich Borough Council’s Sport and Leisure Team.

Ipswich Fit run a comprehensive Sport, Fitness and Health Programme that is focused on improving the lives of local people. We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Coach with experience of delivering Exercise on Referral sessions such as Strength and Balance (previously known as Falls Prevention), Chair based exercise classes, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Parkinsons Sessions.

This position is incredibly rewarding as you have the privilege and opportunity to positively improve the health of individuals who need it the most.

Essential requirements

Qualifications National Governing Body Level 2 coaching award in the relevant sport.Attended/committed to attend a relevant First Aid course.First Aid certificate. ApplicationInterviewApplicationWork related experience Experience of coaching the sport to young people including planning and preparation of the sessions.Attended/committed to attend the Sports Coach UK courses: ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’, ‘Equity in Your Coaching’, and ‘How to Coach Disabled People In Sport’.Application/InterviewApplication/InterviewSpecialist knowledge A good understanding of Health and Safety and Child Protection issues and procedures and how they relate to the relevant sport .Knowledge of sports specific initiatives e.g. skills awards.Knowledge of ‘exit routes’ in the relevant sport.Understanding of ‘Sports Coach UK Code of Conduct for Coaches’.Understanding of ‘Suffolk Sport Equity Statement and Policy’. InterviewInterviewInterviewInterviewInterviewPersonal skills Ability to organise & prioritise workload and achieve objectives.Deal with other people in a respectful and positive manner at all times.Ability to work under own initiative.Self motivated. InterviewInterviewInterviewInterviewSpecial working conditions Flexible approach to working hours.Subject to satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.Current driving licence. InterviewApplicationPost Interview

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