Session Sports Coach (Volleyball)

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

GORSE Academies Trust is seeking an inspirational Session Sports Coach (Volleyball) to deliver high-quality coaching across our Volleyball programme and support both curriculum and extracurricular provision in Leeds. You will work with the Director of Volleyball to deliver sessions, develop squads, and promote wellbeing and progression for students across multiple sites.

DBS checks apply. Applicants should have a Level 2 qualification (or be willing to work towards one) and a full clean driving

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification (or willing to work towards one).
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car to travel across sites.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage allocation of work.
• Experience of coaching and ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coaching across the Volleyball programme.
• Support curriculum and extracurricular provision.
• Support delivery of sessions, development of competitive squads, and student wellbeing.

Skills

Prioritisation

Coaching experience

Relationship building

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit an inspirational and committed colleague to the role of Session Sports Coach (Volleyball). This is a key role within our organisation, focused on delivering high-quality coaching across our Volleyball programme and supporting both curriculum and extracurricular provision.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting athlete development, promoting participation and performance, and contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the programme. You will work closely with the Director of Volleyball to support the delivery of sessions, the development of competitive squads, and the overall wellbeing and progress of students.

Potential applicants should have:

• A relevant Level 2 qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car, as the role operates across multiple sites.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage the allocation of work effectively.
• Experience of coaching and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.