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Passionate about helping to ignite a love of sport and physical activity in children
About the Company - Welcome to Ignite Sport. We deliver first class physical education, sports coaching and pupil mentoring for schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Greater Bristol and Wiltshire. Through positive experiences of PE, sport and physical activity, our aim is to engage and inspire as many children as possible to be active, healthy and fulfilled for life. I founded Ignite Sport in November 2024 following a 22-year career in the education, sports coaching and charity sectors. From September 2014 to September 2024, I designed, launched, built and directed Bristol Sport Foundation’s Forever Sport programme from a team of two to a team of over 50 who coach over 8,500 children in nearly 50 school and community settings every week. As Ignite Sport’s first Operations Manager and Head Coach, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director to lead and shape the culture, growth and direction of the business. Within the fields of fitness, health, education, sport and physical activity, there is no ceiling to what Ignite Sport becomes or delivers. Loyalty, trust and doing as I say I will are my non-negotiables. Hard work, commitment and impact will always be recognised and rewarded.
About the Role - The Operations Manager and Head Coach will lead and support in the following key areas:
* Operational efficiencies – improve and implement policies, systems, processes and procedures
* Sports coaching – deliver outstanding PE lessons and sports coaching sessions in our partner schools and within community settings
* Building strong relationships & influencing stakeholders - build meaningful relationships with people to gain trust & confidence quickly, and to influence positive outcomes
* Delivery standards – provide training, monitoring and support for our coaches to ensure sessions are high quality every time
* Business development – working closely with the Managing Director to identify and execute opportunities to improve, broaden and expand our provision
Responsibilities
* Improve and implement policies, systems, processes and procedures to maximise operational efficiencies
* Coach children in various sports, focusing on engagement, skill development, teamwork and game understanding
* Day-to-day management of the schools in which you are the head coach
* Work with school staff to build their competence, confidence and motivation to deliver outstanding PE lessons through workshops and team-teaching
* Mentor our sports coaches, helping them to improve their coaching skills, confidence and knowledge
* Help shape and cultivate a positive work culture whereby the team feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best
* Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all participants, ensuring that all activities are fun, engaging and inclusive
* Plan and co-ordinate holiday camps and sports events
Qualifications
* Hold a minimum Level 2 National Governing Body coaching qualification or a formal teaching qualification
* A full, clean driving license and your own transport
* The right to work in the UK
Required Skills
* A minimum of 3 years sports coaching or teaching primary school-aged children
* Strong interpersonal skills, to build successful relationships with participants, school staff, parents and coaches
* Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills
* Proficient in Microsoft MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
Preferred Skills
* Ability to create and publish content on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
Job details, salary and benefits
* £30k + on target bonus of circa £2k + annual pay review
* 4% company pension contribution + 4% personal contribution
* 25 days annual leave including Christmas break + bank holidays
* 45p business mileage rate
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Free coaching clothing
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Sports Teams and Clubs
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