Lead Sports Coach

6 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Sports Coach to join our team at Leeds City Council. As a key member of our Swim Training Scheme team, you will be responsible for leading a structured program for athletes and customers at various levels of ability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and deliver training sessions with passion and enthusiasm, working with swimmers across our pathway to help them reach their goals.
  • Prepare athletes and customers for progression to the next level of their relevant LCC training scheme.
  • Maintain a good and positive image of Active Leeds and Leeds City Council by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional level of service.
  • Encourage the development of sport/physical activity throughout the city by ensuring learners reach their full potential.
  • Manage the coaching program and delivery for athletes and customers within the relevant LCC training/activity scheme.
  • Attend, support, and be responsible for a group of athletes and customers at required events and competitions.
  • Oversee, lead, and mentor other coaches as required.
  • Support the program manager in the talent identification process and program development.
Requirements
  • 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 adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
  • Able to deliver an appropriate sport/physical activity program to children and adults.
  • Able to work flexibly as part of a team.
  • Able to understand and interpret instructions.
  • Able to demonstrate good organizational skills.
  • Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
  • 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 lead with accurately assessing/recording and evaluating participant progress using the appropriate resources provided.
  • Able to provide information and advice to existing and potential customers regarding the sport/physical activity program.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Hold an appropriate Level 2 or higher 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.
  • Experience of coaching sport/physical activity to children and adults, through all stages of the framework, whether in groups or individuals.
  • Experience of working within a structured competitive or council program.
  • Experience of using IT applications.
  • Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework.
Behavioral and Other Characteristics
  • Willing to work unsociable hours including early morning, late evening, and weekends.
  • Willing to abide by Leeds City Council's 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.
  • Willing to work in a professional and responsible manner.
  • Must be able to work anywhere within the city boundary.

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