JOB DESCRIPTION Job title Sports Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title
Sports Coach & Physical Activity Educator
Responsible to
PE and School Sport Manager
Job roles:
To plan, deliver and high quality PE and school sport sessions
To deliver high quality sessions to encourage children and young people to be physically active through
our extra-curricular provision (after school, holiday camps and specialist sports academies)
Purpose / Objectives:
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To deliver outstanding service
Adhere to the companies policies and procedures
Improve the performance of the organisation
Engage in relevant professional development
Uphold company values
Principal accountabilities / responsibilities:
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Plan 'Outstanding' sessions that engage and progress learners to exceed expectations (Schools
and holiday camps)
Assess the achievement of learners and use this to plan for their development
Deliver 'Outstanding' sessions that engage and progress learners to exceed expectations
Organise the correct equipment and resources required for maximum participation and progress
of learners
Keep and maintain registers to track attendance, achievement and progress of learners
Ensure all sessions and activities comply with health & safety guidelines and procedures
Offer outstanding service to customers and stakeholders, being flexible and fitting in with their
ethos
Meeting deadlines that are set and communicating in advance when this is not achievable
Understanding and following the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook to
ensure company operations are efficient
Abide by health & safety policies at all times and following correct procedures for dealing with
and reporting accidents/injuries
Adhere to the company safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults policy (including not
using mobile phones in the presence of learners)
Complying with delivery handbooks for each programme area, to ensure consistency and quality
of service
Follow the guidance provided by Ofsted to ensure company is compliant
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Teaching, mentoring, supporting learners to fulfil their potential
Communicating effectively with colleagues, customers and managers to ensure company
operations are efficient
Delivering outstanding customer service
Developing innovative ideas/ methods for the creation of new or develop existing programmes
Organise and complete a structured CPD programme to improve your own and the company's
performance
Attend courses and workshops
Attend in house training and workshops
Record, maintain and utilise your professional development folder
Knowledge of company vision and values
Lead by example
Person Specification
Job Title:
Sports Coach & Physical Activity Educator
Responsible to:
PE and School Sport Manager
Qualifications
- Vocational
- Professional
- Academic
Experience
Criteria
E/D
A
Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field
(a HND/ degree is desired but not essential)
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Competent in literacy and numeracy to Level 2
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Minimum of one Level 2 NGB qualification or
working towards
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Minimum of one Level 1 NGB qualification (in a
different sport)
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Level 2 Award in Multi Skills Development
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First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)
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Safeguarding Children in Sport qualification
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Possess or willing to work towards a PESS NVQ
Level 3
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Have experience in the sports coaching and
education sector
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Have a track record of delivering ‘good’ to
‘outstanding’ PE lessons in line with Ofsted
criteria
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Ob
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& Knowledge
Have an in-depth knowledge of the National
Curriculum for Physical Education, the Primary
School Sport Premium and recent developments
in Primary School PE
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Skills & Abilities
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding
of all Aspire Sports programmes
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Experience of using a range of IT packages
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Planning
E
Customer Service
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Teamwork
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Organisation
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Enthusiasm
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Adaptable
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Passion
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Integrity
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Excellence
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Communication with children
(written, verbal and non-verbal)
Personal
Qualities
and
adults
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DBS Enhanced disclosure
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2 references
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Childcare disqualification declaration
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Driving license
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Special Requirements
KEY:
E = Essential Criteria, D = Desirable Criteria
A = Application Form, I = Interview, Ob = Practical observation
All short-listed candidates should meet all of the essential criteria identified as being assessed “A”
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Sports Coach and Physical Activity Educator (Birmingham based)
Aspire Sports Health & Fitness Ltd
Aspire Sports are not your usual sports coaching company. Established in 2005, Aspire Sports stand out from the crowd and are proud to be a Business Associate of the Association of Physical Education.
The company work with schools, the NHS, community groups and local authorities. Our innovative, education-focused sports and physical activity programmes are at the heart of improving lives and are
delivered by a team of passionate people who inspire children, young people and families to be 'Active for Life
Job Specification
The role of a Sports Coach and Physical Activity Educator is to improve the lives of children,
young people and their families through the delivery of high quality sport and physical activity
sessions.
To be considered for the role you will need to have the following:
Personal Attributes:
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Strive to deliver high levels of performance at all times
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Enthusiastic, passionate and driven to help the company achieve its vision
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Excellent communication skills with children and adults
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Well organised, adaptable and use initiative
Knowledge and Experience:
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Have experience in the sports coaching and/or education sector
Have knowledge of the National Curriculum for Physical Education and have
delivered sessions to meet the needs of Ofsted criteria for producing
Good/Outstanding lessons
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Experience of working in Educational settings
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Have a knowledge and understanding of effective pupil behaviour management
Qualifications:
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Achieved a minimum Level 3 Sport/Dance award (BTEC/NVQ/A-Level)
Possess a minimum of one Level 2 NGB qualification or working towards
Competent in literacy and numeracy to Level 2
Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)
Safeguarding children workshop attendance certificate (within 3 years)
General:
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Driving licence and access to own mode of transport
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This job is subject to receipt of an enhanced CRB disclosure and references
Training and Personal Development
Personal development is paramount at Aspire Sports:
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All employees are allocated a fund each year to spend on courses and training
Accredited training qualifications in Teaching and Support, PE and School Sport
and Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Compulsory in-house mentoring programme and industry-related courses
Regular performance reviews
Career Progression
Aspire Sports will support you in your personal development by providing you with the
underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for the following careers:
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Progression within Aspire Sports including promotion to Senior Coach/Educator,
Co-ordinator and Management roles
Careers within the Sport & Leisure industry, including Sports Development
Careers within the Education sector including Behaviour & Learning Mentors,
Primary or Secondary School Teaching and Tutoring
Working for Aspire Sports
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Employed status on a contract of 37 hours per week
A salary of £13,000 to £15,000 plus performance related benefits
School Holiday Co-ordinator bonus (depending on performance)
22 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
Mileage expenses, CPD training fund and uniform
Opportunity to work abroad as part of the Aspire to Africa charity
For further information and to apply for the position of Sports Coach and Physical
Activity Educator please visit www.jobs.aspire-sports.co.uk, complete and return
the application form. Alternatively, contact James Morgan on 0121 633 1979
Closing date: Friday 27th March 2015
PE and School Sport Mentor (Birmingham, West Midlands based)
Aspire Sports Health & Fitness Ltd
Aspire Sports are not your usual sports coaching company. Established in 2005, Aspire Sports stand out from the crowd and are proud to be a Business Associate of the Association of Physical Education.
The company work with schools, the NHS, community groups and local authorities. Our innovative, education-focused programmes are at the heart of improving lives and are delivered by a team of passionate people who inspire
children, young people and families to be 'Active for Life’. The Physical Education Curriculum Support (PECS) programme is the latest of these. The mentoring focused programme works with teaching staff in the delivery of outstanding
primary school PE.
Job Specification
A PECS Mentor delivers the PECS programme to a high standard. They mentor teaching staff to help them deliver
outstanding PE lessons. They ensure that all customers experience a service that exceeds their expectations.
The role:
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Use mentoring skills to deliver the PECS programme to primary school teaching staff
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Share in-depth knowledge of primary school PE with programme participants
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Communicate effectively with all programme participants
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Administer pre-delivery tasks
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Ensure all impact data is completed
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Report to the PECS Programme Co-ordinator
To be considered for the role you will need to have the following:
Personal Attributes:
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Strive to deliver high levels of performance at all times
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Enthusiastic, passionate and driven to help the company achieve its vision
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Excellent communication and interpersonal when dealing with participants and colleagues
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Able to plan, organise and facilitate meetings on a daily basis
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Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
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Have the ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently
Knowledge and Experience:
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Have experience in the sports coaching and education sector
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Have a track record of delivering ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’ PE lessons in line with Ofsted criteria
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Have an in-depth knowledge of the National Curriculum for Physical Education, the Primary School
Sport Premium and recent developments in Primary School PE
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A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all Aspire Sports programmes
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Experience of using a range of IT packages
Qualifications:
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Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (a HND/ degree is desired but not essential)
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Competent in literacy and numeracy to Level 2
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Minimum of one Level 2 NGB qualification or working towards
Minimum of one Level 1 NGB qualification (in a different sport)
Posses or willing to work towards a PTTLS qualification
Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)
Safeguarding Children in Sport qualification
SCUK Mentoring Sports Coaches qualification (or willing to work towards)
Possess or willing to work towards a PESS NVQ Level 3
General:
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Driving licence and access to own mode of transport
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This job is subject to receipt of an enhanced CRB disclosure and references
Training and Personal Development
Personal development is paramount at Aspire Sports. All employees are allocated a fund each year to spend on
courses and training. Depending on needs, this may include:
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In-house mentoring programme
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Internal and external training related to the role
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Regular performance reviews
Career Progression
Aspire Sports will support you in your career development by providing you with the underpinning knowledge,
skills and experience for careers in:
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Management and leadership
Working for Aspire Sports
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Employed status on a contract of 37 hours per week
Salary of £14,250 to £17,000 + reward scheme for high performance
22 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays + incentive to earn extra days
Mileage expenses, CPD training fund and uniform
Opportunity to work abroad as part of the Aspire to Africa programme
To apply for the position of PECS Programme Educator please go to http://jobs.aspire-sports.co.uk/ to submit your CV and a written statement in no more than 750 words stating 1) Your suitability for the role 2) How you
can develop teachers? 3) PECS is a market leading programme, how can you help us maintain this standard? For further information contact James Trowman on 08455 08 27 34
Closing date:
Interview dates: