Casual Coach - Various Locations in Scottish Borders

Location: Various Locations In Scottish Borders, TD6 0SA

Salary: £24,656.24 - £26,431.19 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Grade: Livebord - 4

Hourly Rate: £12.78-£13.70 per hour

Contract Duration: Relief/Casual

Please Note: This is a rolling advert and interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Friday 28th March 2025
2. Friday 1st August 2025
3. Tuesday 30th September 2025
4. Friday 31st October 2025
5. Friday 28th November 2025

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Working for us

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

Apply today!

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Job Purpose

The Sports Development Service is committed to working with all sports and clubs in the Scottish Borders to help provide a high-quality network of clubs, coaches, pathways, volunteers, facilities and sporting opportunities and we are seeking local coaches to come and help us maintain, support existing programmes and create new opportunities during term time and during school holidays. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Sports Coaches in a variety of sports including, Athletics, Badminton, Boccia, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Swimming and Tennis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate sporting activities to groups of young people or adults in order to motivate and engage them in fun activity and sports sessions.
• Ensure all activity areas are safe and appropriate for carrying out the planned activity and that the session risk assessment is adhered to.
• Be familiar with any additional needs or medical requirements of the participants prior to the sessions and record attendance, lateness or absence via a register.
• Responsible for dealing with routine behaviour issues and customer queries around coaching programmes.
• Responsible for setting up, tidying up and monitoring safe use of equipment including reporting any loss or damage of equipment to line manager.
• Be able to respond appropriately to a first aid incident. Brief any play, sport and activity leaders/volunteer helpers or assistant coaches on the aims/content of sessions and provide support/guidance to them within the session.
• The post holder will be the initial point of contact for parents/carers of the young people or participants involved in coached activity programmes and therefore has a duty to positively represent the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a UKCC Level 1-2 qualification (or equivalent) in relevant sport.
• Hold a valid First Aid qualification.
• Hold a current Safeguarding and Protecting Children qualification.
• Experience of coaching and/or working with children with disabilities.
• 1-2 years of session development and delivery in a club or commercial setting.
• Clear understanding of Health & Safety procedures applicable to sports programmes.
• Good interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Good customer care skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Good time management.
• Self-motivated with a flexible/adaptable approach.
• Inclusive and respectful.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player.

Informal enquiries to

For informal enquiries, please contact John McBay, Sports Development Manager by emailing john.mcbay@scotborders.gov.uk or phone number: 07747026253.

Equality Opportunity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post. Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.