SLLC 3097 - Lead Sports Coach (Various Locations) - 450070

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking Lead Sport Coaches to deliver sports programmes for primary aged children, including gymnastics, netball, and football. Successful candidates must have relevant sport qualifications and attend mandatory training events. This casual role offers various hours as needed, with a competitive pay rate of £16.54-£16.74 per hour.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess Scottish FA 1.1 UKCC Level 1 qualification.
• Experience in coaching sports to primary aged children.
• Ability to work with children with additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various sports programmes to children.
• Attend compulsory training and recruitment events.
• Apply for PVG Scheme registration.

Skills

Scottish FA 1.1 UKCC Level 1 or equivalent

Experience with children

Education

HNC Childcare or equivalent

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

Location: Various within South Lanarkshire

Position: 12 posts:

1 x Football (Hamilton Locality)

1 x Gymnastics ( Hamilton Locality)

1 x Netball (Cambuslang and Rutherglen Locality)

2 x Netball ( EK Locality)

1 x Gymnastics (EK Locality)

2 x Inclusion (Various)

4 x multisport (Clydesdale)

Shift Pattern: As and when required

Salary Band: £16.54-£16.74 per hour

Duration: Casual

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South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, Development Services are looking for enthusiastic Lead Sport Coaches to deliver a variety of programmes for primary aged children in our facilities.

The activities will include gymnastics, netball, football and multisport as well as sessions for children with additional support needs.

Successful candidates must also attend all specific training as required.

Applicants will be selected to attend a compulsory recruitment event on a date to be confirmed. The event will consist of some session delivery relating to the above criteria.

Second stage candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview later in the day.

All successful candidates will be expected to apply for PVG Scheme registration and complete relevant induction before commencing in any paid work.

Requirements of the posts:

Sport Qualifications: Scottish FA 1.1 UKCC Level 1 or equivalent linked to SVQ Framework and or HNC Childcare or equivalent experience

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation responsible for the delivery of leisure and cultural activities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Legislative Information - This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check - Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable if you have lived or worked for 3 months or more (consecutively) abroad in the last 10 years.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.