Lead Sports Coach

As a Lead Sports Coachyou’ll thrive on helping people to develop their skills as competitive swimmers in and out of the water.
As a Lead Sports Coach you will bring to the role:
Able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
Able to provide explanation and demonstrate appropriate sport/physical activity techniques using a variety of equipment to aid learning.
Hold an appropriate Level 2 or higher appropriate National Governing Body qualification.
Willing to work unsociable hours including early morning, late evening and weekends.
Hold or willing to obtain before commencement of employment the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent qualification.
As our next Lead Sports Coach you’ll work with swimmers across our pathway within a team of coaches that is recognised as one of the best in the UK. You will deliver training sessions with passion and work with swimmers who are on a lifelong journey within the sport, building great relationships and inspiring young people to love the sport and perform at their best.
The role is integral to our Swim Training Scheme team.
A competitive rate of pay.
Flexible working patterns to suit you subject to service needs.
a range ofstaff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
Please complete the online application form.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact [Jamie Fowler, Senior Age Group Coach.] We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. To lead a structured programme for the athletes and customers level of ability within their relevant training scheme or class to support the long-term athlete development model.
Prepare athletes and customers for their progression to reaching their goals and/or through to the next level of their relevant LCC training scheme.
To provide a fun, safe and consistent sport/physical activity programme for all ages and abilities.
To encourage the development of sport/physical activity throughout the city, by ensuring learners reach their full potential.
To manage the coaching programme and the delivery for athletes and customers within the relevant LCC training/activity scheme.
To instruct and lead individuals or groups in a sport/physical activity programme.
To develop a training programme which includes progressive and measurable practises for competition-based athletes and when necessary, create individual training plans. Specific to the swim training scheme/gymnastics/tennis
Specific to swim training scheme/gymnastics/tennis
Understand the rules, regulations, and competition laws of the relevant sport. Specific to the swim training scheme/ gymnastics/tennis
To be a positive role model, creating a fun and safe environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in sport/physical activity under their care.
To promote and support all Leeds City Council sport/physical activity programmes.
To ensure the safety and control of the learners within the sport/physical activity lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the venues operation and activity are adhered to.
session plans, class registers, monitoring and evaluation, parent / guardian feedback/customer, and recording information/records by which means required as part of the programme.
To attend training, meetings, assessments, and forums to continually develop good practice and meet Active Leeds and Leeds City Council codes of conduct. Furthermore, continue professional development to keep up to date with NGB requirements.
To work with the NGB when required, this may include attending or running camps, programmes and or competitions (specific to sport/discipline).
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g., child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Level 2 or higher appropriate NGB qualification.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent. (Able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
Able to provide explanation and demonstrate appropriate sport/physical activity techniques using a variety of equipment to aid learning.
Able to deliver an appropriate sport/physical activity programme to children and adults.
Able to lead in ensuring safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake necessary risk assessments.
Able to inspire and motivate participants in sport/physical activity.
Able to lead with session planning and implement progressive sport/physical activity sessions.
Able to provide information and advice to existing and potential customers regarding the sport/physical activity programme.
Hold an appropriate Level 2 or higher appropriate National Governing Body qualification.
Hold or willing to obtain before commencement of employment the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety guidelines.
Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare guidance.
Experience of coaching sport/physical activity to children and adults, through all stages of the framework, whether in groups or individuals.
Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework.
Willing to work unsociable hours including early morning, late evening and weekends.
Willing to abide by Leeds City Councils Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post, and as an employee of the Council.
Willing to carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health and Safety Policies
Commitment to personal development and willing to attend relevant training to achieve this
Must be able to attend monthly training sessions.
Willing to abide by the council’s Safeguarding Policy.
Knowledge of sport/physical activity framework and pathways.
Experience of coaching within a sport/physical activity programme.
Experience of working with sports/physical activity environment including coaching sports camps and holiday activities.
Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework.
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