Job Description
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity?
Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing?
Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team?
If so, our sports coaching opportunity may be the perfect role for you!
Who are we?
Essex Professional Coaching is an independent multisport coaching company established in 2017 to provide high quality provision for schools and individuals. Together, our team delivers sporting activities in a range of settings that positively impacts and engages thousands of children in physical activity on a weekly basis.
We are looking to recruit passionate and caring sports coaches, to play a starring role in our vision of creating a healthier, more active Essex by inspiring and educating all through PE, Sport & Physical Activity.
To be considered for the role we are looking for someone who :
- Displays an infectious enthusiasm for sport, physical activity and working with children
- Has the ability to communicate effectively with both young people and adults
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pivot and react positively to changes
- Maintains a professional attitude in the workplace
- Passionate and caring individual
Key Roles / responsibilities In The Position
Plan, deliver and evaluate high quality, engaging PE lessons & extra curricular sports clubs in a primary school setting (up to 32.5 delivery hours during term time)Support & upskill primary school teachers and apprentice coaches within the company to develop confidence and competence in delivering PEDeliver fun and engaging childcare provision and activities at our holiday camps in the school holidays (up to 37.5 delivery hours during term time)Report on pupil progress and development in PE through termly monitoring and assessmentThe Successful Applicant Will
Skills, Experience & Qualifications required for the position
Have experience of delivery physical education in a primary school setting, with knowledge of the national curriculumHold an NGB level 2 coaching qualificationHave access to their own transport, and be prepared to travel up to 30 miles of our office baseIdeally possess one of the following : Sport related honours degree in physical education or coaching or Level 3 diploma in supporting the Delivery of Physical Education in Primary SchoolsEmployee Benefits Include
Personal budget for external courses and workshops funded by the companySupport visits led by our head of training to support your individual development as a coachHalf termly staff social events paid for by the companyIncentives and performance related bonusesEmployee assistance programme to enhance your wellbeingFree new company uniform and equipmentOpportunity to progress within the company through our internal career pathway and progression ethosInternal training and CPD (Equivalent to 30 hours per year)Free school holiday childcare for children aged 4 - 12Monday to Friday working weekInterview Stages
After shortlisting has taken place, we adopt a 3 stage interview process :
Telephone Interview - To go through the role and get to know you in more detailPractical Delivery - If successful in stage 1 you will then be required to plan and deliver a session at one of our partner schools / camps based on a lesson objective provided by our teamFormal Interview - The final stage is an in person formal interview to discuss your suitability for the roleSuccessful applicants will then be provided with a job offer via telephone and this will be followed up with email confirmation.
Location : Colchester & Surrounding Essex Boroughs
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits
Additional leaveChildcareCompany eventsEmployee discountSchedule
Monday to FridayApplication Question(s)
If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?If you were stuck on a desert island and could pick one non-alcoholic drink or chocolate bar what would you choose?Please prepare any questions you would like to ask about the roleDo you have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work ?If you could be rewarded up to the value of £100 - what would you choose?What made you apply for this role?Experience
Teaching / Coaching : 1 year (preferred)Work Location : In person #J-18808-Ljbffr
