Sports Coach

MyNewTerm; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

MyNewTerm is seeking a part-time Sports Coach to plan and deliver curriculum coaching sessions for pupils at the Senior School in Ashford. The role focuses on football, hockey and rugby, with responsibility for assisting with competitive matches and officiating as required.

This term-time only position offers £25 per hour, with hours: Monday 11:00am–1:00pm, Tuesday 11:00am–4:00pm, Wednesday 2:00pm–4:00pm, Thursday 2:00pm–4:00pm, Friday 2:00pm–4:00pm, Saturdays subject to availability.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching football, hockey and rugby.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and warm, approachable manner.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum coaching sessions for pupils at the Senior School.
• Assist with competitive school matches, including coaching, managing and officiating as required.
• Deliver high-quality sporting activities across designated sites and fixtures.

Skills

Football coaching

Hockey coaching

Rugby coaching

Job description

Sports Coach

Purpose: To plan and deliver curriculum coaching sessions in designated sports to pupils. To assist with fixtures, including Saturdays, as required.

Accountable to: Director of Sport

Responsible for: Delivering curriculum games coaching and competitive school matches.

Context of the Role

The PE and Sports Department is responsible for the preparation and delivery of a wide-ranging programme of physical activity across two sites: the Senior School on East Hill in the centre of Ashford and the Prep School in Great Chart. The School's major sports include cricket, football, hockey, netball and rugby.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver curriculum coaching sessions for pupils at the Senior School.

Assist with competitive school matches, including coaching, managing and officiating as required.

Person Specification

Expertise and/or experience coaching football, hockey and rugby.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with a warm and approachable manner when interacting with staff, pupils and visitors.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Standards of Performance

To be agreed.

Salary

£25 per hour.

Hours

Monday: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Tuesday: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Wednesday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Thursday: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Friday: 2:00pm to 4:0pm

Saturdays: Subject to availability.

Holiday

This is a term-time only position, with additional days required immediately prior to the start of each term. The academic year is typically no more than 175 working days, which is significantly fewer than in the maintained sector.