Head of Netball

Robert Gordon’s College currently has an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Head of Netball who will have primary responsibility for the strategic direction, leadership and oversight of both the netball programmes at RGC that enable pupils to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will undertake the following tasks:

• Implement and develop a Netball curriculum to be delivered within Sports Sessions, Co-curricular School Clubs and provides appropriate opportunities for all levels of Netball (Participation and Performance);
• Ensure all risk management documents are in place and implemented by all coaching staff (in conjunction with nursing staff and the Director of Sport);

Coaching

• Be an outstanding coach of Netball, leading by example and supporting other staff in their coaching development;
• Build a culture of excellence, innovation and learning that supports pupil development throughout Netball at RGC;
• Coordinate individual and small group specialist training sessions outside of games and training, in liaison with the Director of Sport;
• Organise and lead RGC Netball Camps;
• Manage School-wide pre-season training programmes to ensure that players of all abilities are nurtured effectively and are fully prepared for the playing season; and
• Deliver lessons throughout the week to support the 3-18 College Sports Programme.

Salary and Benefits

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently the benefits provided to employees include:

• Membership of the Aviva Pension Scheme;
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 12 days leave for Public/College Holidays;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Assurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email address;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution towards the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• Access to our Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer;
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

The closing date for this post is Monday the 10th of August with the intention to interview candidates the following week. For more information please access the College website for our brochure.