Job Title: Sports Coach
Grade: S3
Section: Leisure Centres Business
Department: Adult and Community Services
Reports to: Senior Community Sport and Physical Activity Officer
1. Purpose of the Job
To deliver the Community Sport and Physical Activity Service through supervising and instructing, quality activity sessions for all sections of the community. Cover the duties of or assist other sports coaches when required.
2. Main Activities
2.1 You will be required to coach and supervise on a range of Community Sport and Physical Activity services through supervising activity leaders and work experience students and giving instruction and guidance on sport(s) techniques to increase interest and competence.
2.2 You will be required to encourage participation through planning and implementing a stimulating and varied programme of activities, in a safe and equitable environment.
2.3 Work on local sports and fitness programmes within club, school and community settings, as well as local and National initiatives within the Borough.
2.4 Motivate and supervise any supporting staff, work experience students and volunteers.
2.5 Work varied hours including school holiday periods, daytimes, evenings and some weekend work on an as and when required basis.
2.6 Distribute publicity material to participants to promote Community Sport and Physical Activity activities.
2.7 Check sports equipment to ensure that it is safe for use and report any breakages / missing equipment to the appropriate persons. Ensure that unsafe items are not used.
2.8 Account for the use and issue of all equipment and ensure safe return at the end of sessions.
2.9 Issue tickets and receive payments and ensure that such payments are properly accounted for and paid to the Community Sport and Physical Activity Team as soon as possible, in accordance with established procedures.
2.10 Undertake surveys of users.
2.11 Complete monitoring forms on conclusion of each session and return to the Community Sport and Physical Activity Team with your time sheet on a weekly basis.
2.12 Distribute and collate evaluation forms from participants when required.
2.13 Attend staff meetings and both internal and external training as part of the staff development and mentoring scheme. Attend at least one external training course per year of employment.
3. Customer Care
3.1 Provide services that are fair and accessible to all, challenging existing practices that support the traditional culture and promote the Customer First proposition across the Council
3.2 Ensure complaints are dealt with openly and fairly and that customer complaints are processed in accordance with the Councils Corporate Policy Guidelines and that the Division's responses are monitored.
4. People Management
4.1 Supervise and/or provide technical direction of work experience participants and Volunteers, with responsibility for quality of work and delivery of services at sessions and other activities.
5. General Accountabilities and Responsibilities
5.1 Ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, Council Policies, the Council Constitution, Financial Rules and other requirements of the Council.
5.2 Promote the development of a high quality individual need led service, to comply at all times with the Council's policies and procedures, particularly those regarding Data Protection, Equalities and Diversity and Health and Safety.
5.3 Undertakes a proactive, committed approach towards the Councils Best Value ethos.
5.4 Ensure compliance with and actively promote the Council's Equalities and Diversity policies and strategies.
5.5 Ensure compliance with and actively promote Health and Safety at work legislation, Council and Departmental H&S policies and procedures.
5.6 Comply with the competencies and standard requisites agreed by the Council as relevant to your post.
5.7 Comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 (all employees of the Council will not disclose or make use of, for their private advantage, any information held on manual or computer records, which are not available to the public, however acquired).
5.8 Take responsibility for continuing self-development and participate in training and development activities.
5.9 The post holder will be required to vary working times to cover the needs of the service and the duties of other staff as and when required i.e. attending evening meetings, weekend events and covering staff absences.
5.10 Maintain own physical fitness to ensure the effective delivery of coaching and teaching sessions.
5.11 The above mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Line Manager within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.
Person Specification
Post Title | Sports Coach | Grade | SR3 (£9.50 - £12 per hour) |
Section, Division | Leisure Centres and Community Sport and Physical Activity Team | Date of Person Specification | April 2007 |
Attributes | Minimum Criteria | Method of Assessment | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
Experience | Experience of working with groups of people in a sports setting. Experience of working with young people Regular (i.e. weekly) involvement in leading and instructing on a variety of sports and/or fitness activities with a variety of target groups. Experience of handling cash
| Application form & Interview Practical Test | Currently working as an instructor / sports coach Experience of working with disabled people Experience of organising and planning activities Experience of working in club, school & community settings. Experience in organising, motivating and developing staff. | Application form & Interview Practical test |
Education, Training, Qualifications | To have a minimum of either of the following or equivalent: Qualified to level 1 of equivalent standard in the following sports / activities: Fitness based qualifications - Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates etc. Sports Specific qualifications – Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Swimming etc. Or suitable equivalent e.g. National Coaching certificate. | Application form & Interview | Additional National Governing Body Awards level 2 or above or equivalent. First Aid Qualification Attendance of the following Sports Coach UK workshops: Safeguarding and protecting children, Equity in your coaching, How to coach disabled people in sport and how to coach sport safely | Application form and certificates |
Relationships | Ability to work as part of a team and on your own. Ability to work with the general public. Ability to work with people at all levels and abilities. | Application form & Interview | ||
Equalities and Diversity | Show respect for all individuals regardless of their culture, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or abilities. Demonstrate knowledge of barriers to participation and how to break them down. An ability to demonstrate an understanding of why equal opportunities, fair play and customer care are important in employment and service delivery. | Interview | Application form & Interview | |
Skills | A working and practical knowledge of sports and fitness activities. Ability to convey information in a clear and effective manner to, young people, adults, parents/carers and colleagues. Willingness to improve knowledge and skills in all areas of sport and fitness activities. Ability to work as part of a team and accept appropriate direction. An ability to maintain records, maintain confidentiality and work within time constraints. Able to demonstrate a creative approach to the role. Knowledge of relevant health and safety issues surrounding sports / physical activities. | Application form & Interview | Knowledge of national initiatives, sports and adapted activities. Knowledge of the importance and benefits of physical activity. | Application form & Interview |
Management Skills | Ability to manage and develop Sports activity programmes. | Application form & Interview | Experience of supervising fellow coaches or staff members. | Application form & Interview |
Any additional factors | Availability to work day's, school holiday's, late afternoon or evening periods as and when appropriate. Self motivated and commitment to continuous service, self improvements and continuous training. Honest and trustworthy. Clean, tidy and professional appearance. Reliability and punctuality. | Application form & Interview | Full driving license, insurance and access to a car to transport equipment to sessions. | Application form & Interview |
Please note, if you are disabled or have an impairment it will only be necessary to meet the essential criteria for short listing purposes
