Job Description
Leisure & Culture Dundee is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SC042421. It was established by Dundee City Council in July 2011 to deliver leisure, sports, library, information and cultural services for the city. Active Dundee is searching for various Assistant Casual Coaches for assisting term-time programmes across the Leisure and Culture Dundee facilities. We are looking for Netball, Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee coaches to assist these programmes for participants from age 3 to adulthood.
Requirements
Netball: Introduction to Coaching Award (Level 1) Ultimate Frisbee: Level 1X Basketball: Introduction to Coaching (Level 1) SVQ and/or NGB Level 1 Sports Coaching Award based on what it is requested for what sports you are applying for.
Responsibilities
As part of a dynamic Leisure and Sport section, you will lead the delivery of the sports programme (Ultimate Frisbee, Netball, Basketball) for Leisure & Culture Dundee, coaching to a variety of individuals and groups, whilst adhering, where relevant, to Scottish Governing Body (SGB) guidelines and specified coach to participant ratios.
The Individual
The successful candidate will have relevant work or voluntary experience in practical sports coaching, ideally within multi-sport environments, with involvement in delivering sessions across a range of physical activity programmes mentioned in the job description. They will have experience supporting the delivery of structured sessions to children, young people, and adults of varying ages and abilities, including those with additional support needs. They will have demonstrated the ability to assist in planning and delivering inclusive and engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate and tailored to the needs of diverse participant groups. A sound understanding of how to adapt delivery to suit different learning styles and physical capabilities is essential. The individual must be well-organised, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage equipment, and support the smooth operation of sessions. They should be confident in communicating with participants, parents, and colleagues, and able to provide constructive feedback to support individual progress and programme development in partnership with their lead coach. They must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. A strong commitment to health and safety, safeguarding, and professional standards is essential, along with a willingness to follow established procedures and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment. The candidate should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for sport and physical activity, with a passion for encouraging participation and supporting the development of others. They must be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing needs and environments, and a readiness to work evenings and weekends as required by the programme. A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development is expected, including participation in relevant training and qualifications. The successful candidate must be a member of the PVG Scheme or willing to join, with a satisfactory Scheme Record and/or Scheme Record Update.