Graduate Assistant - Sports

Marlborough College; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough College is seeking a Graduate Sports Assistant for an academic year. This role involves mentoring pupils, coaching sports, and supporting their welfare in a vibrant boarding school environment. The position includes accommodation and meals during term-time.

Benefits

Accommodation

Meals during term-time

Qualifications

• Specialization in sport or physical education required.
• Energetic and enthusiastic candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils through activities beyond the classroom.
• Coach sports in afternoons and on match days.
• Mentor pupils ensuring their health and welfare.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Education

Graduate in Sports/Physical Education

Job description

We are now accepting applications for our Graduate Sports Assistant programme

If you have a passion for sport and are eager to experience life working at a busy co-educational boarding school, then becoming a Graduate Assistant at Marlborough College could be an excellent opportunity for you. Join us for an academic year and immerse yourself in the life of a bustling boarding school. The package includes accommodation and all meals during term-time, along with a valuable and fulfilling experience.

Marlborough’s vibrant community of Graduate Assistants plays an essential role in college life by supporting pupils through activities beyond the classroom. A key aspect of this role is to encourage and mentor pupils both on and off campus, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare are prioritized.

In addition to coaching sports in the afternoons and on match days, you will be an integral member of the Exercise & Sports Science department and will take a leading role in some lessons.

We seek Graduates who have a specialization relevant to sport/physical education or who have played sport at a high level. The ideal candidates will be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess a natural rapport with young people, along with a genuine interest in and commitment to their care and development.

Further information about the role can be obtained by email from the Director of Sport, Mrs. Rebe Horton, or the Deputy Head Co-curriculum & Outreach, Mr. Jimmy Scragg. A full Job Description/Person Specification and expectations for a Graduate Assistant are available by clicking the ‘Documents Available’ button above.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above. If you require accommodations or additional support during your application process, contact the People team via email or phone at 01672 892 461.

Application closing date: 20th April 2025

Note: Our Graduate Assistant recruitment is flexible, as we do not know the exact sport skillsets needed for the upcoming academic year. As the school year progresses, we will better understand our needs and will reach out to applicants whose skills match the profile.

Interviews may be conducted throughout the recruitment period, including after the role’s closing date. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you are interested or considering applying, please read the detailed job information provided. Marlborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all convictions and cautions to assess suitability for working with children.