Sports Coach (Netball)

HSDC; Havant; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Havant is seeking a Sports Coach to provide high-quality netball coaching. The role involves planning and delivering sessions to develop players' skills, mentoring young athletes, and ensuring a safe training environment. Ideal candidates should have a coaching qualification and experience with young people in sports. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including training opportunities and a pension plan.

Benefits

Access to training and workshops

Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

NUS TOTUM card discounts

Qualifications

• Successful experience in coaching netball to a range of abilities.
• Experience of working with young people/students in a sports environment.
• Experience of playing netball to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering effective, safe, inclusive, and fun netball coaching sessions.
• Assessing and monitoring player performance.
• Preparing players for competitions and match days.

Skills

Coaching netball

Communication with young people

Planning coaching sessions

Education

UKCC Level 1 Netball Coaching Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sports Coach

Job Title: Sports Coach
Department: Enrichment
Campus: Havant
Salary: Grade 5 Spine Point 25 - £40,778.60
FTE (Actual salary £3,542.06)
Contract Type: Permanent / Term Time Only / 4 Hours per week

About the Role

This role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality netball coaching sessions and activities to develop players' technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills. You will work with athletes to identify areas for development and implement appropriate strategies to enable them to achieve their full potential. Acting as a positive role model, you will inspire confidence, self‑belief, and uphold high standards of conduct and safety.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering effective, safe, inclusive, and fun netball coaching sessions to individuals and teams of all abilities.
• Assessing and monitoring player performance, providing constructive feedback and guidance to support individual and team development.
• Preparing players for competitions and match days, including umpiring fixtures as required.
• Ensuring students train and compete to a high level of health and safety at all times.
• Advising players on maintaining a positive mental attitude, discipline, and using sport for personal and social development.
• Maintaining accurate records of session plans, player attendance, and progress.

Requirements

• Minimum UKCC Level 1 Netball Coaching Qualification (or equivalent)
• Successful experience in coaching netball to a range of abilities.
• Experience of working with young people/students in a sports environment.
• Experience of playing netball to a high standard.
• Knowledge of how to manage resources towards agreed outcomes.

Benefits

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in‑house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.

How to Apply

We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible. For more information on the position itself, please connect with Sam Game at [e-mail] for any queries. Please note, we appreciate the value of each applicant but kindly ask that you complete an application form as we do not accept CV’s.

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