Active Schools Sports Coach (4430), Barra

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Active Schools Sports Coach (4430), Barra
10 hours per week, term time, permanent
£6,589 - £7,229 per annum, inclusive of £624 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The post holder will be required to increase participation levels in sport and physical activity and hard to reach group of children and young people. The post holder will deliver high qualify coaching sessions and ensure more high-quality opportunities are available within curricular and extra-curricular settings.

Duties will include planning extra-curricular activities programmes; delivery of Active Schools programmes; providing reports as required; overseeing the work of Assistant Coaches, volunteers, club coaches, sports leaders delivering extra-curricular activities; and working with a wide range of young people of differing abilities.

You must have knowledge of pathway development within specific sports and be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aims of the Active Schools Network and the benefits of sport and physical activity. The ability to support and mentor assistant coaches and volunteers is essential.

It is essential you hold a relevant National Governing Body UKCC Level 2 Qualification (or equivalent) and have experience of coaching groups of young people in sports and activities.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.  Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information.

Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024