Contract Type: Contracted
Hourly rate: £15 (with potential for increase with experience/following probation)
Work pattern: Predominantly weekday evenings
Location: Various around Glasgow (predominantly Anniesland/Bearsden/Bishopbriggs area)
Job purpose
We are looking for a flexible, hardworking and ambitious coach to work predominantly within a netball and girls football setting, with opportunities to work across different sports in our small group coaching classes and growing client portfolio.
This role is suitable for a strength and conditioning coach who is looking to build their coaching experience, learn and focus on youth athlete development in sport, and/or supplement their current work or study commitments.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and successfully delivering, and designing under guidance, physical preparation programmes focusing on enhancement of strength, power, speed, movement skills, agility, flexibility, and conditioning, as well as injury prevention/rehabilitation for a variety of team and individual sports and athletes.
* Ensuring the safe and correct execution of exercise techniques during sessions.
* Evaluating each athlete's development (including profiling when completed) by monitoring and recording progress, before reporting this to the athletes and coaches in an engaging manner.
* Collaborating with other coaches and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, effective coaching sessions.
* Maintaining an open line of communication with the other members of staff, and working collaboratively within the team.
* Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with athletes and coaches.
* Reporting in monthly meetings the progress and impact of your coaching.
* Engaging with CPD and mentoring activities.
Essential Experience/Requirements
* Someone who is driven by our mission and aligns with our values
* Someone who is looking to grow as a coach to continually exceed client expectations.
* Degree in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning or similar (or working towards finishing this in 6 months) OR Level 3 PT Qualification OR Level 4 S&C qualification
* Experience delivering physical preparation sessions in a sporting setting, with youth athletes from a variety of age groups (although predominantly teenagers)
* Understanding of system and pathway approach to long term athlete development
* Excellent communication skills with coaches, athletes, and other colleagues
* Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft packages and Canva
* Experience working in a team of people
* Evidence of further learning including but not limited to additional qualifications
* Drivers Licence and own car (or ability to use one)
* First Aid Qualification
Desirable Experience/Requirements
* UKSCA accreditation or S&C Trainer, CSCS or ASCA (or ability to work towards)
* Previous sporting experience
* Experience working in performance sport
* Demonstrable experience of how to apply the principals of long-term athletic development in programming and planning
* Experience of building and managing coach relationships and basing training programmes on their needs as well as the needs of the athletes
If you have any questions please email:
If you would like to apply please send a CV and cover letter to
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 5 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person