Head Coach Full Time

City, Bristol
Bristol Sport
Due to our continued success, we are looking to welcome more Head Coaches who are critical to delivering first class PE and sport in our schools and communities. Our Head Coaches are fundamental in leading and supporting high quality, fun and engaging PE lessons and clubs within our partner schools and maintaining a positive relationship with all the children, staff and parents in our school communities. If you are passionate about sport and coaching and would relish the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children, we would love to hear from you. Location: Office based at Ashton Gate Stadium; however, coaching delivery will be in schools and leisure facilities throughout Greater Bristol and Bath and North-East Somerset. Working hours: 37.5 per week. Typically, Monday Friday, 8.45am 4.45pm Contract type: Fixed term until August 31st, 2024; Full-time and Part-time positions available. Responsibilities: • Helping to inspire our communities to develop and lead an active, healthy, happy lifestyle. • To coach a range of high quality, fun and engaging PE lessons in primary schools. • To support Community Coaches and Sports Specialist Coaches, working effectively as a team. • Maintaining the health and safety of those involved in your sessions. • To up-skill primary school staff to develop confidence in delivering PE. • Plan and deliver extra curricular lunchtime and after school sports clubs. • To continually monitor and evaluate all sessions and relationships with the aim of improving the quality, impact, and reputation of our programmes. • Effectively manage school partnerships, acting as the main day-to-day point of contact with the school. • To communicate regularly and effectively with schools, coaches, your line manager, the operations team, and the director of programmes. • Establish positive working relationships with children, their parents and staff in schools, day in, day out. • Assisting with the wider activities of Bristol Sport Foundation, which may include administration tasks, social media, marketing, and events. • Sharing knowledge and ideas with other coaches, to help improve coaching delivery. Personal Specification The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different but relevant experiences to the role. Qualifications, skills & experience: Essential: • A minimum of 2 years’ experience of coaching children, preferably in schools. • Hold a Level 1 UKCC coaching qualification. • A passion for inspiring children to fall in love with sport and to enjoy being active. • To uphold professional standards and a can-do attitude. • A full, valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle. • Proven time management skills. • Willingness to work as a team. • Strong communication skills to engage with children, parents, teachers and BSF staff. • Flexibility and calmness to positively cope with change at short notice when needed. Desirable: • Hold a Level 2 UKCC coaching qualification or qualified teacher status. • First Aid at work qualification. • National Curriculum knowledge and understanding (PE). • A growth mindset to challenge and develop yourself. • An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion in sport. Additional Information: • All applicants must have the right/permanent right to work in the UK. • Bristol Sport Foundation celebrates diversity. Applications from under-represented groups are encouraged. • We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please let us know. • The role will require an enhanced DBS, Safeguarding & Protecting Children certificate and First Aid at Work which Bristol Sport Foundation will organise on appointment. ABOUT US Bristol Sport Foundation (BSF) is on a mission to use the power of sport to encourage Active. Healthy. Happy. communities across Greater Bristol (City of Bristol, South Glos., North Somerset) and Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). Working collaboratively with our partner schools, who act as hubs within their community, we deliver PE lessons, sport-based interventions, high-quality sports education programmes, lunch clubs, after school clubs, community hubs and holidays camps with the aim of positively impacting the overall health and well-being of the participating children and their families. Equal Opportunities At BSF, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. BSF believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as a charity, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. What we can offer you: • A fixed term contract with opportunities to progress within Bristol Sport Foundation dependent on performance. • Competitive remuneration. • A passionate, caring, and experienced team to work alongside. • BSF branded sports kit and the equipment required to deliver first class sessions. • 4% pension contribution. • 22 days annual leave plus public holidays. • Travel expenses. • Two complimentary tickets per home game to see Bristol Bears and Bristol City FC. • Regular team building, professional development, and social events. • A spacious office at Ashton Gate Stadium