Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with mainstream primary schools in Blackpool, as they are looking to hire a sports coach to further engage and develop their pupil’s enjoyment of physical activity and development.

The role:

As a sports coach you will need to have a relevant sport qualification, and experience working with pupils aged between 7-11 years. The school has class sizes varying between to 25 – 30 pupils per class. First aid training for this role is desirable, you will have to ensure a professional but engaging learning environment throughout, whilst following all health and safety procedures and behavioural policies set by the school. You will be required to work on a part-time basis, Wednesday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, although this is a sport coach role you will need to be dressed appropriately for the role and be professional throughout your time on school grounds. Within this role, there may be elements of general classroom support on your timetable. The school has a focus on building meaningful relationships with all pupils to create a respectful and safe environment for all, this means you will need to be able to form these relationships easily with both staff and pupils, engaging in all activities as a part of school life.

To Be Successful, You Must:

• Be available part-time (8.30am-3.00pm, Wednesday - Friday)

• Have a sports coach background/ sporting experience

• Have experience supporting children/ young adults

If you are interested in applying for this role please upoad an up-to-date version of your CV.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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