Active Schools Lead Sport Coach

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. www.leisureandculturedundee.com This is a term time role within the Active Schools Team. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Michelle Bruce on 07949914408 or email michelle.bruce@leisureandculturedundee.com

Requirements

UKCC Level 1 or equivalent in any sport

Responsibilities

As part of a dynamic Leisure and Sport section, you will assist in the delivery of the Active Movers Physical Literacy Programme for children in Primary 1 to 3 for Leisure & Culture Dundee, coaching to a variety of individuals and groups, whilst adhering, where relevant, to coaching practice guidelines and specified coach to participant ratios.

The Individual

You will have extensive experience of coaching physical literacy with children and young people, and have experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds in a physical activity setting. Also have experience of supporting other coaches and volunteers. You will have excellent organsational and planning skills, have the ability to work in a team and independently and be self motivated. Have the ability to communicate effectively with children and young people and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and adaptable and able to motive and enthuse others. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekend work where required. Member of PVG Scheme or willingness to become a member of the PVG Scheme with satisfactory Scheme Record and/or Scheme Record Update.