Sports Coach

Dorset Council; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council’s Action Van is looking for enthusiastic Level 1 Sports Coaches to travel to groups and events across Dorset, delivering sports and activity sessions to children and young people. You will work with colleagues to plan and lead sessions, bringing energy and safe, progressive coaching to varied environments.

This role offers development opportunities, safeguarding training, and the chance to contribute to healthy, active lives in the community while building experience within a

Qualifications

• One or more Level 1 governing body coaching awards in sport or physical activity.
• Safeguarding qualification or training.
• Experience coaching sport or exercise to a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience working in a team in a coaching or teaching environment.
• Ability to deliver motivating, progressive and safe coaching sessions.

Responsibilities

• Travel to groups and events across Dorset to coach and lead sessions.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver these sessions.
• Engage with young people to promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Coaching to diverse ages

Teamwork

Motivating sessions

Education

Level 1 coaching award in sport/physical activity

Safeguarding training

Job description

About the role

Join the Action Van Sports Outreach Team!

Are you passionate about sports and inspiring young people to lead active, healthy lives? If so, we want you to be part of our dynamic team at Action Van! We provide exciting and engaging activities to children and young people across Dorset, and we are looking for enthusiastic sports and physical activity leaders to join us.

About Us:

We are a dedicated team of sports coaches, leaders, and fitness instructors committed to keeping young people active and enjoying sports. Our mission is to make sports fun and accessible for everyone. We engage with youth groups, day camps and community events through the school holidays, weekends and evenings.

The Role:

As an Action Van Level 1 Sports Coach, you will travel to groups and events across the county to coach and lead sports and activity sessions. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver these sessions, gaining valuable experience and sharing your own ideas. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse settings, collaborate with a passionate team, and make a real difference in the community.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Help young people develop a love for sports and healthy living.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals and learn from each other.
• Variety: Enjoy working in different environments and with young people with various needs and abilities.
• Professional Development: Participate in annual staff training plus sessions on safeguarding and data protection and gain experience to help you in your career pathway.
• Growth Opportunities: Get involved in other exciting projects managed by Dorset Council.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about sports and want to inspire the next generation, we would love to hear from you! Join us at Action Van and be part of a team that is making a positive impact on young lives.

About you

Qualifications:

• One or more Level 1 governing body coaching awards in sport or physical activity
• Safeguarding

Experience:

• Coaching sport or exercise to a range of ages and abilities..
• Working in a team in a coaching or teaching environment.
• Delivering motivation, engaging, progressive and safe coaching sessions.

Further Information

Interviews will take place during the second and third week of November.

For more information contact Sarah Davies 01305 252222 or [e-mail]

This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

• provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
• have ambitious aspirations
• are excited about our future
• care about Dorset and all the people who live here
• know that all roles make a difference and that our employeesare key to our success

You Will:

• have access to a range of employee benefits
• be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria fortherole. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.

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