Casual Coach

**Casual Coach - Basketball**:
Our Junior Sport Basketball Casual Coach is a key team member for Junior Sport / Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Basketball Junior sports programme (Archers Basketball) and ensure that the needs of participants are met.

**You’ll lead the way by**:

- Assisting the Lead Coaches of Basketball and wider Cardiff Met Junior Sport team in the delivery of high-quality Basketball coaching.
- Supporting our participants / athletes in their development of all elements of Basketball, across a range of age groups.
- Assist in teaching and refining of Basketball skills for various games (e.g., dribbling, shooting, defence).
- Collaborate with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes, offering feedback on what is working well and what could be improved.

**What you’ll Bring**

You’ll use your previous experience of coaching & working within a sport coaching environment and understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to our Basketball participants. Your knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies will ensure that our Basketball programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.

**Additionally you’ll have**:

- Level 1 coaching qualification (or above) in Basketball.
- Superb team working skills, able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for participants.
- Experience working with customers and parents.

**Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?**

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies - take a look on our Policy Hub page.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

**Right to Work Information**

If you require immigration permission to work in the UK, and your visa restricts employment as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, you are unlikely to be eligible for this role.

**Contact Us**

**Further details**:
**Job Description**:
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Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

**Why Work Here?**:
We invite you to join our collaborative community

Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

**Are you ready to contribute to something remarkable?**

Join us in helping us to progress and deliver real change.

**Job Details**:
**School/Unit**
Cardiff Met Sport

**Location**
Cyncoed Campus

**Salary**
£12.72 per hour plus 14% holiday pay

**Post Type**
Casual

**Hourly Rate**
£12.72

**Closing Date**
Sunday 28 September 2025

**Reference**
2526010-B-1