Sports Coach

**We are currently looking for dynamic individuals to join our Team of Lead coaches to work Part time hours in the Newry area.**

**Classes will be new (have not yet started) so day/times can be discussed. Likely to be Late afternoon on a Weekday or Saturday AM/Sunday PM**

(There may be scope to add further classes/days/locations over time.)

The desired coach needs to be flexible, passionate about sports, hold a driving license & have access to a car to transport equipment on Rugbytots days.

**No coaching experience necessary**, but we are looking for someone who is great with young children, enjoys being active, is dynamic, full of energy and enthusiasm, and not afraid to act silly and have lots of fun.

**We provide** full training, including time spent alongside an experienced coach, and also pay for paediatric first aid training for lead coaches, carry out Access N checks, and provide uniform and class kit.

**Rugbytots** offer fun, structured play sessions for children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Our coaches deliver sessions with energy, enthusiasm, and excitement, to create an atmosphere that is unique and engaging for children and parents alike. We do this by delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group in a fun, dramatic, and entertaining way, taking the children on a journey of sporting imagination whilst teaching them how to catch, pass kick and run with the ball and play as part of a team. The main objectives are for the children to have fun and grow in confidence during their time with us.

**Lead Coach - main responsibilities**:

- Lead, motivate and engage with the children in your classes
- Work though the Rugbytots programme of games and tasks to teach the basic core skills used in rugby in a fun and structured environment
- Demonstrate games and skills with enthusiasm and energy, and provide positive feedback to the children
- Plan the sessions, ensure class start and finish on time, and engage with parents

**Driving license required ** Storing kit at home**Essential attributes**: **An outgoing, dynamic personality**
- An ability to engage with children with energy, enthusiasm and excitement
- Excellent organisational, verbal communication and listening skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work in the UK

Please also note that an Access NI check will need to be completed by successful applicants.

**Desirable attributes**:

- Experience of working with young children and/or previous coaching experience. This is desirable but not essential for somebody with the personality we are looking for.
- A passion for sports (ideally rugby but not essential)
- Excellent organisational, communication and listening skills.
- An extremely outgoing personality who can keep children entertained.
- If available, be able to cover other or additional **Rugbytots **classes in emergencies etc.

Part-time hours: 3+ Hours per week

COVID-19 considerations:
Kit & Hand sanitizing in operation.

**Application question**:

- Are you available to work Weekly throughout the year late afternoon &/or Saturday mornings. -PLEASE SPECIFY
- Do you have any experience working or coaching children?
- Do you have any experience of playing or coaching sports?
- Do you have a driving license & access to a car on the above days/times?

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Regular Hand sanitising & Equipment cleaning throughout.

Application question(s):

- Are you available WEEKLY on Saturday mornings &/OR late afternoons on Weekdays ? Please specify.
- Do you have a car/access to a car to travel to classes each week.
- Do you have any experience working with Children?
- Do you have any Sports coaching or playing experience?
- Are you willing/available to Train alongside another coach possibly at different times to gain experience?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location