Overview
Community coaching with Argyle Community Trust is the perfect role for an individual with a passion for sport who enjoys motivating others, being out and about in their local community and who actually wants to have fun whilst they work. The post holder will be responsible for increasing sports and activities for all within the relevant region and will be involved in the growth, retention and increasing the range of opportunities within these areas. Argyle Community Trust is looking to recruit a Schools and Community Coach to primarily deliver in a number of schools and also on community centred programmes. The main focus will be to deliver sport specific and fundamental coaching within primary schools and our extended community provision as well as supporting the sports participation department. A key function of this role is to establish and develop sustainable opportunities for participation within the local and surrounding area based on local need, as well as supporting across the two counties to ensure that activities align with our strategic plans.
Responsibilities
* Deliver sport specific and fundamental coaching within primary schools and community provision.
* Establish and develop sustainable opportunities for participation based on local need.
* Support the sports participation department and ensure activities align with strategic plans.
* Work across the two counties to broaden engagement and opportunities.
* Undertake key administrative duties associated with the role.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good, in-depth knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum and school sport.
* Experience delivering football and multi-skills in a range of settings (schools, sports centres, and community work) for young people aged 3–14 years old.
* Additional sports coaching or teaching qualifications are desirable.
* Computer literate and able to undertake required administrative duties.
Details
* Hours: 37 hours per week; evening and weekend work is a requirement of the post.
* Salary: £18,490 to £20,050 plus benefits, depending on start date.
* Contract: Permanent position, part-time or full-time, flexible to suit candidate.
* Reports to: Plymouth and South Hams Regional Manager.
* Area: Plymouth and South Hams.
* Start Date: April 2023 or at the earliest convenient date.
Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding
Argyle Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all participants on our programmes and promotes robust policies to ensure that staff and volunteers adhere to safe practices. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks prior to employment.
How to Apply
In your covering letter you should draw on relevant aspects of your experience, including paid employment and voluntary work or training, to demonstrate how your skills, experience and personal qualities match the requirements of this job specification. If you would like further information or wish to discuss the post please contact the organisation. For application details, visit the following form: https://forms.gle/Lr5x7kHHEndy7jAL6
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