School Sports Coach

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with experience in delivering a range of activities to young people in primary schools.

Oldham Active currently deliver to 50 Primary schools across the borough, offering a range of activities. The successful candidate will be asked to support the delivery of the In School Coaching Programme, delivering high quality curriculum PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs. In addition, Sport Development provide leadership, health and wellbeing programmes, dance and early years.

The Sports Development service provides young people with a wide range of year-round Sport, Dance and physical activity opportunities, including daytime, evenings, weekends and holiday periods. Activities are delivered across School, Community and Leisure Facility settings, with the aim of increasing participation levels.

The role will require flexibility to work across various school and facilities.

We are searching for individuals who share Our Company Values:

• We are always improving
• We care
• We make a positive difference
• We are customer focused
• We are one team

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for career progression and development within a forward-thinking leisure trust.

The contract is for 20 hours per week, term time only. Additional hours may be available within other areas of the business, up to full time hours if requested.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience of delivering sport/PE based activities within a school environment
• Experience of delivering out of school activities
• Experience of working with children and young people across the age and ability range.
• Experience of working with teaching staff to plan and prepare lessons and learning activities.
• An NGB Level 2 Qualification or equivalent

Training will be provided if necessary and confirmation of the appointment can only be granted during the probationary period to those individuals who attain the above qualifications.

• As part of Oldham Active’s total reward package there is:
  5 weeks annual leave increasing to 6 weeks
• Free Ultimate Gym memberships for yourself and any additional person
• Employee Health Care Scheme paid for by the company
• Investment in Employee Learning and Development
• Occupational Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Sick Leave
• Company Pension Scheme

You will be provided with full uniform and any equipment required to undertake your job role.

Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Disclosure and Barring check.

If after reading above you feel that you have what it takes and want to join a great team, apply online at www.oclactive.co.uk/vacancies

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 25th August 2024. Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th August 2024.

Oldham Active is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.