Sport Lecturer / Sports Assistant

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeovil College seeks a passionate sport educator with experience in a sports environment to promote health, fitness and wellbeing among students. You will present to groups, lead activities and motivate learners.

You should hold a Level 3+ Sport qualification; a degree in Sport, Sport Science, Coaching, Strength & Conditioning or related discipline is preferred, with teaching or coaching experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Sport qualification is required.
• Degree in Sport, Sport Science, Coaching, Strength & Conditioning or related discipline preferred.
• Teaching or coaching experience in Sport or Uniformed Services is advantageous or potential entry point into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Present to groups, lead activities and motivate students to participate and achieve their best.
• Promote health, fitness and wellbeing among learners.

Skills

Passion for sport

Confident communicator

Engaging leader

Well organised

Education

Level 3+ Sport qualification

Degree in Sport / Sport Science / Coaching

Job description

• A genuine passion for sport and working with young people, with experience in a sports-related environment and a commitment to promoting health, fitness and wellbeing.

• A confident communicator and engaging leader, able to present to groups, lead activities and motivate students to get involved and achieve their best.

• Strong subject knowledge, supported by a Level 3+ Sport qualification and ideally a degree in Sport, Sport Science, Coaching, Strength &Conditioning or a related discipline.

• Experience of teaching, coaching or delivering Sport or Uniformed Services would be an advantage, but we’re equally keen to hear from those ready to take their first step into teaching.

• Well organised, adaptable and proactive, with the confidence to use your initiative, manage competing priorities and respond positively to new challenges.

• Committed to your own professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification and other relevant qualifications, including Gym/Fitness Instructing and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition Skills, where required.