Netball Coach

We are looking for a suitably qualified Netball Coach to support the development and delivery of the Netball Programme.

**OVERALL PURPOSE**

The Netball Coach is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an effective Netball coaching programme, working with players across the 13 - 18 age range (Shells to U6th). The Netball Coach will potentially have responsibility for leading a girls’ team, as well as assisting the development of players of all ages and standards, positioning Canford at the forefront of school Netball provision.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coaching Canford’s teams throughout the Easter Term (and some Christmas Term involvement)
- Help support and develop the other Netball staff, to ensure quality delivery throughout the Canford Netball pathway - and umpiring matches
- Planning and coaching individual and group sessions across a range of ages and abilities where required and ensuring excellent communication and organisation is delivered in the programme.
- Attend specified competitions as agreed with the Head of Netball.
- Contributing to and facilitating communication of Netball news and developments internally and externally, including within Canford Sport, through the school’s media department, with parents, and within the broader Netball community.
- Communicate effectively within all areas of Canford life including pastoral, academic and co-curricular.
- Engaging actively in continuous personal development and the development of Canford Sport.
- Any other duties that the Head of Netball and/or the Director of Sport & Physical Wellbeing sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to the role.

**Desirable Qualities**:

- Successful experience of coaching netball within schools, clubs, or the England Netball Player Pathway.
- A UKCC Level 2 Netball Coaching Award and an umpiring qualification is desirable.
- A good level of current technical and tactical knowledge of the game with a passion to develop further.

**The Netball Coach will be**:

- Committed to developing students in line with the ethos and values of Canford Sport.
- A confident and inspiring leader.
- An ability to engage and motivate young people in Netball both in training and matches.
- Capable of planning and delivering sessions focusing on identified goals.
- A strong team player capable of integrating their own ideas with those in a broader organisational environment.
- Embracing of Canford’s aims, ethos and vision.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

No job description can fully cover all aspects of such an appointment and consequently the responsibilities are likely to expand and evolve.
- Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. _
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening._