Sports Coach

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in Wales is seeking a Sports Coach to engage with residents through various community sports projects. This role requires a passion for promoting physical activity among different age groups, with flexible casual hours based on project needs. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and be able to facilitate inclusive sports activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of community engagement and inclusive practices.
• Availability to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lunchtime/after school sports activities to young people.
• Manage community-based sports projects and sessions.
• Engage with targeted groups to promote physical activity.

Skills

Experience in delivering sports activities

Ability to engage with diverse groups

Strong communication skills

Job description

About Us

As a sports coach within the Healthy Living Team, our priorities are to increase physical activity levels / numbers of residents engaged in sport. Our work covers a wide span of ages ranging from early years to older people through different projects.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8-12, £25,992 - £27,711 (Full Salary), £13.47- £14.36 (Hourly Rate)

Main Place of Work: Various locations across the Vale

Hours of Work: Casual – as and when required

Description:

Depending on your skills and qualities, some of the projects you could be involved with delivering could include:

• Delivering lunchtime / after school sports activities to young people in local schools or helping with delivery of festivals.
• Delivering sports activities and games as part of community projects during or holiday provision– these could be in partnership with our play team or as stand-alone multi-sport sessions and projects could run in school holidays or evenings/weekends.
• Delivering family-based sessions to early years ages.
• Delivering within community-based projects to targeted groups such as females, older people.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Rachel Shepherd - 07730749485

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.