[X] COUNCIL

JOB OUTLINE

Job TitleSenior Sports Coach / Instructor

Department

Grade

Outline of Duties

To organise, develop and deliver high quality coaching sessions from foundation to performance level or to carry out instruction that maintains or leads to a recognized qualification

  1. To organise, lead and deliver sports activities or training sessions to a variety of client groups of varying ages and abilities
  2. To plan, prepare and evaluate progressive lesson plans for each activity or training session.
  3. To brief all coaches on the content of lesson plans prior to the start of each course
  4. To prepare the coaching / teaching venue including the setting up, and dismantlingof any equipment.
  5. To ensure all coaches are delivering high standards of customer service in line with customer care policies and guidelines
  6. To ensure all coaches inspect all equipment prior to and after use to ensure it is safe for participants to use.
  7. To carry out / oversee any associated administration task including maintenance of class registers, updating records, preparation of lesson plans and the collection and recoding of course fees where appropriate.
  8. To ensure thorough personal preparation for each coaching / instruction session, including the preparation of lesson plans, teaching aids, handouts andany other relevant material.
  9. To ensure that course material / candidate packs are available and distributed to candidates.
  10. To assist with the promotion of coaching sessions
  11. To carry out coaching / instruction duties in a professional manner and in line with governing body guidelines where appropriate.
  12. To provide all coaches with clear instructions prior to and during the session.
  13. To supervise all coaches, staff, candidates during the session
  14. To provide sickness and holiday cover at facilities across [X]
  15. To advise, support and offer encouragement to all participants
  16. To promote positive, and active participation in sport / physical activity while being a positive role model for [X] Council and the sport itself.
  17. To ensure that all activities are delivered in line with [X] Council Policies and Procedures, in particular the Child Protection Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Coaches Code of Conduct.
  18. To provide emergency first aid treatment as necessary and where appropriate.
  19. To report all accidents in line with [X] Council protocols.
  20. To report any child protection issues in line with [X] Council protocols.
  21. To deal with any comment, complaint or compliment in line with the departments procedures
  22. To incorporate national governing body award schemes within sessions where appropriate.
  23. To deliver CPD sessions for other staff and coaches
  24. To maintain regular contact with you line manager and provide reports and statistics as an when required
  25. To undertake personal development or sports specific training as and when required.
  26. Any other duties relevant to the post as required by the Line Manager.

This list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to undertake other duties as required.