Hourly Paid Sports Academy Coach

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College; Hereford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College is seeking an HPL support coach to back the delivery of our Sports Academy programme. This role suits someone looking to progress in teaching, with vocational sports experience and the desire to gain a teaching qualification.

You will work within a supportive team to deliver engaging lessons, support learners aged 16+ and help create industry links, workplace visits and guest speaking opportunities, ensuring the best learner experience possible.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised sports-related qualification.
• Willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Experience of Sport and Leisure activities and awareness of current developments in the field.
• Experience of sports teams or coaching background.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of teaching and learning for the Sports Academy programme.
• Inspire learners and help provide an outstanding learning experience.
• Work within a collaborative team to support student development and industry links.

Job description

Do you have sports and coaching expertise and are passionate about providing opportunity for educating the next generation of professionals?

We are seeking an HPL support coach who will support delivery of our Sports Academy programme. This post provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual wishing to further their career, or for those wishing to enter the teaching profession and become qualified with a high level of vocational experience.

This role will allow you to support delivery of exciting and interactive teaching and learning whilst ensuring we provide an outstanding experience for all learners. You will become part of a great existing team who are committed to supporting every student to achieve their potential.
Sport is a popular department in this highly successful Further Education College. Provision within the department supports learners from aged 16 to adult on qualifications at Levels 2 and above. We have a range of effective and innovative employer links across the region who support our students by offering industry placements, workplace visits and guest speaking.

The ideal candidate will already have a recognised Sports related qualification and be willing to work towards further qualifications. The college can support unqualified applicants to pursue a relevant and appropriate teaching qualification. You’ll have relevant experience of Sport and Leisure activities and awareness of current developments in the field, and be able to combine this with an ability to inspire others. We are keen to receive applications from those with experience of sports teams or coaching background.

As one of the largest employers in Hereford we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level.
HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.

Salary: £15.70 per hour which includes a payment for holiday

Possible Start Date: ASAP

Interview Date: TBC

Listing Expires: Applications will be shortlisted on an ongoing basis