Games Coach

ROLE SUMMARY:

At Inspired Education Group, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Games Coach to join our team. As a Games Coach, you will be responsible for teaching Girls' games throughout the year groups, promoting fair play and sporting conduct, and encouraging the girls' interest in and enjoyment of games at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To teach Girls' games throughout the year groups in accordance with the department's schemes of work, programmes of study and policies of best practice.
• To be involved in school fixtures as a coach and/or referee at home and away venues.
• To drive the school minibuses, as and when required.
• To encourage and promote fair play and sporting conduct at all times.
• To encourage and promote the girls' interest in and enjoyment of games at all levels.
• To attend regular departmental meetings, full staff meetings and staff training sessions, when required.
• To attend INSET courses as appropriate and necessary.
• To carry out regular staff duties on a rota basis.
• To play a full and active role in the pastoral, extra-curricular and social activities of the school.
• To assist Games staff to deliver the Games curriculum to Years N – 8.
• To assist the Head of Girls' Games in the organisation of fixtures and managing teams.
• To help co-ordinate match days in terms of ensuring players are where they should be and with the correct kit.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable.

SKILLS:

• Good IT skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A clean driving license, preferably D1 or above.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES & QUALITIES:

• Evidence of being a strong team member.
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team when required.

Safeguarding Statement:

At Inspired Education Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.