Academy Head Basketball Coach

1 week ago

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom Exsportise Summer Schools Full time

**About us**

Exsportise Summer Schools runs residential English language summer courses combined with Sports, Music and Dance for 9- 17-year-olds. Our programmes allow students to improve their practical and spoken English by attending structured English lessons as well as engaging in a sport of their choice.

Exsportise’s motto is “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

All staff are expected to provide an acceptable high standard of language learning opportunities to all students through EFL lessons, specialist activities, social and cultural exposure. Based on British Council Inspections, Exsportise has been awarded EL Gazette 2023-24 “Centre of Excellence” status.

**Why Exsportise? - Benefits (EARN, LEARN & GROW)**:

- The chance to work and teach in a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment (65+ nationalities)
- A 2-3 day paid (pro-rata) induction programme designed to prepare you for camp life
- Free full board accommodation - each member of staff is given their own room in one of the camp’s boarding houses
- One full day off per week plus up to a third of each working day off
- Use of the centre’s sports and general facilities in your free time (gym, grounds & social areas etc)
- Grow in a personal and professional capacity (Ex-olympians, professional and international coaches and players, and English teachers with worldwide experience)
- Initial contracts are normally up to 4 weeks. Contract extensions may then be offered and depend on performance and student numbers.

**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS**:
Academy Head Coaches are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and successful coaching programme whilst ensuring players' safety, well-being and enjoyment during coaching sessions.

**Required**:

- Appropriate Basketball coaching qualification in your chosen activity (i.e. Level 2 or above coaching qualification) or vastly high achiever in your chosen activity
- Highly organised and responsible character with excellent time management skills
- Strong leadership skills, be able to manage, develop and motivate playeras and able to set high standards
- Able to deal well with pressure and to multi-task
- Enthusiastic and friendly
- Excellent communication skills with people of all levels
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours

**MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To carry out 3 hours of coaching per day, Monday - Friday and ensure that registers are correct and all students are present.
- To assist with the evening entertainment programme (e.g. as Mini-Olympics, movie nights, talent shows, end of week disco etc.)
- To ensure the coaching is at an acceptable high level. This includes ensuring sessions are delivered with appropriate speed and in clear and concise English for students to continue learning English outside of the classroom (the Director of Studies can provide guidance).
- To prepare for each session and maintain session plans, which the Centre Manager may ask for at any time. Session content is not pre-set by the Company in order to suit staff experience and knowledge. Sessions should be progressive and tailored to meet the learning needs and goals of the students.
- To continuously review appropriate risk assessments and ensure sessions are carried out with the safety of students and staff in mind
- To take responsibility for all students' safety, welfare, and behaviour, including discipline, during the activity programme time.
- To assess students' standards and place them into groups according to their ability.
- To deal calmly and efficiently with any queries or problems that staff, students, parents, or agents may have about the coaching.
- To ensure written reports are being produced for each student at the end of each week and to carry out an end-of-week presentation of Awards
- To ensure all activity equipment is kept in good condition, is stored away safely after each session and end-of-summer inventory is created.

**ADDITIONAL DUTIES**:

- To carry out mealtime supervision, as directed by the Centre Manager.
- To be on-site on Sundays for the Welcome Meeting, where all senior staff are introduced to the students and activity registers may be checked.
- To attend daily staff meetings
- To follow guidelines outlined in the Staff Handbook and as explained by the Centre Manager.
- To help set up / pack up camp as required
- To carry out any other reasonable duties

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- You are entitled to weekends off with the exception of attending the students' Welcome Meeting on Sunday evening (usually 19:30 - 20:30)
- You will be provided on-site accommodation, usually in single rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
- 3 buffet-style meals are provided by the schools’ catering departments, and, by prior arrangement, most special dietary requirements can be catered for.
- As part of the onboarding process, you will be asked to attend an online meeting befor

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