Netball Coach

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Training & development

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking an enthusiastic Netball Academy Coach to lead development and delivery of the Netball Academy. You will recruit and develop talented student athletes and enhance competitive opportunities while collaborating with curriculum teams and community partners.

The role requires a Level 2+ coaching award, First Aid, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, with flexible, proactive teamwork and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• National Governing Body Coaching Award Level 2 or above.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Willingness to gain a teaching qualification within three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Netball Academy programme.
• Recruit and develop talented student athletes and raise the programme profile.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams, clubs and partners to widen opportunities.

Skills

Netball coaching

Student mentoring

Communication

IT skills

Education

Coaching Award Level 2+

First Aid certificate

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Netball Coach Job reference REQ003302 Date posted 16/09/2026 Application closing date 28/09/2026 Location Paignton Salary £5,209.00 to £5,769.00 per annum (pro rata of £26,045.00 to £28,845.00) Package plus excellent benefits Contractual hours 7.4 Basis Fractional Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £5,209.00 to £5,769.00 per annum (pro rata of £26,045.00 to £28,845.00) plus excellent benefits

Contract Type: Fixed term until 25 June 2027, 7.4 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Location: Paignton, Devon

At South Devon College, we are committed to providing outstanding opportunities that enable learners to achieve their ambitions both academically and personally. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Netball Academy Coach to lead the development and delivery of our Netball Academy programme, inspiring students to excel both on and off the court. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape a high-quality academy environment that promotes participation, performance, wellbeing and progression, while delivering an exceptional student experience. Working closely with curriculum teams, schools, clubs, governing bodies and community partners, you will play a key role in recruiting and developing talented student athletes, enhancing competitive opportunities and raising the profile of netball across the College and wider community. If you are passionate about coaching, committed to inclusion and learner success, and driven to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will hold a National Governing Body Coaching Award at Level 2 or above and a current First Aid qualification, with a commitment to gaining a teaching qualification within three years and working towards ATLS status within five years if not already achieved. You will have experience coaching young people aged 16-19, strong subject knowledge, good IT skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. We are looking for a flexible, proactive individual who can work independently, communicate effectively with students, perform well under pressure and contribute positively as part of a team. A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential, along with a willingness to undertake staff development, travel on College business and support the ongoing success and wellbeing of our learners. A minibus driving licence is desirable.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 27 daysannual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;

• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);

• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;

• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;

• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;

• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;

• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;

• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);

• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);

• Employee Assistance Programmes;

• Access to Blue Light Card membership;

• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 28 September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).