Resident Sport Assistant

1 month ago


Bath, United Kingdom Downside School Full time

Fixed Term Contract September 2024 to June 2025

Are you a recent Graduate or currently seeking an Undergraduate placement and looking for a great opportunity to develop your skills? Are you an experienced Hockey player or coach with an active enthusiasm for all matters pertaining to Hockey in an educational setting? Do you want to work in a collaborative coaching environment? Would you enjoy working within a supportive team which celebrates a culture of reflective practice to support the development of all players and coaching staff? If yes, then we would love to hear from you

From September 2024, Downside School has an exciting opportunity for a Resident Sport Assistant (Hockey) to join the Sports Department and work alongside three other Resident Sport Assistants, each with different specialisms. You will have the opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of School life; academic, pastoral and the wider curriculum and will be fully supportive of Downsides Catholic character. In addition to specialist contribution as a Hockey coach, you will ideally also be able to demonstrate skills and experience in development coaching within any one or more of these sports: Netball, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics/Cross Country, Swimming, Badminton, Basketball or Strength & Conditioning.

Our four Resident Sport Assistants work closely with the Director of Sport and a relevant Development Lead Coach to support the delivery of an extensive weekly programme of Sport and Co-Curricular Activities. Resident Sport Assistants work an average of 35 hours per week, over 6 days including the weekends and some evenings. This is a term-time only role plus inset days and pre-season training.Our Resident Sport Assistants will be people who:

Have experience in coaching any one or more of these sports: Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Tennis, or Strength and Conditioning.Have a relevant University degree or are seeking a placement opportunity as part of an Undergraduate degree course.Are passionate about working with children in an educational setting.Are able to contribute significantly to the schools wider Co-Curricular programme.Are committed to their own professional development.Embrace our Catholic, Benedictine ethos.Pastoral work as a House Assistant:

There may be an opportunity to take on a supported House Assistant role within a boarding house which gives a valuable opportunity to experience the boarding life of the school. This would involve 2 evenings a week. If this is a role that interests you, please express your interest in your application. This role attracts an additional Downside allowance of £2,522 (1.0 point) per annum, pro rata.What we offer our Resident Sports Assistant - Hockey:

On site accommodation with all meals provided during term time.A pro-rata salary of £13,350 paid across 10 equal monthly instalments.Complimentary access to gym, indoor swimming pool and sports facilities.A stunning work environment set in beautiful grounds located close to Bath.Mentoring and support from a Development Lead Coach for hockey who has significant experience of school, club, county, and international hockey coaching.Opportunities to plan and lead 1:1 skills and small group coaching sessions with Downside pupils, many of whom are representing Avon Junior County Hockey programmes.A chance to coach age group sides during competitive inter-school fixtures.Plenty of CPD opportunities to include lifeguarding and minibus training (subject to age of applicants at time of appointment).Opportunities for pastoral and wider-curricular involvement.Motivated and hard-working pupils who are keen to improve.A supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team.How to Apply

Please apply through our School website using our online applicant tracking system

CVs are not accepted; applications must be completed in full to include your full employment and education history. Please provide contact details for referees to cover the last 5 years, this must include your current and / or most recent employer if you have worked.

Closing date for applications: 21 April 2024 (Midnight).

Interviews will initially be held online via Teams.

Following this, successful candidates will then be invited to visit Downside School for a tour of the school and our sports facilities. There will also be an opportunity to discuss whether you are interested in a House Assistant role. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to meet pupils, the sports team, and other colleagues.

NB: We may close the post earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received, therefore an early application is encouraged. Downside School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Downside is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England's oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools. The school is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath. This is an exciting prospect for someone who is a graduate with an interest in entering the teaching profession or who is looking for professional experience before following a career outside education.

Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS. We are an equal opportunities employer. By car, we are within 40 minutes of Bristol, 30 minutes of Bath and 15 minutes of Wells and there are regular public bus routes between the school and these locations should you not have access to a car.

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