JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:TrampolinePOST NUMBER: SLM 297-304
Coach SLM 307-309
DEPT/SECTION:Environmental GRADE / SCALE: Leisure Services Coaching Rate
LOCATION:Various (QPSC)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Centre Manager/Leisure Supervisors
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST:
The instruction of a coaching class to general members of public (juniors), to the required standard and specification as detailed by management, and in a safe manner at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The postholder must at all times carry out the below mentioned duties and responsibilities in accordance with Borough Council policies/procedures.
1. To teach/deliver a safe and structured fitness/sporting session appropriate to theabilities of those participating and provide a session plan if appropriate & to ensure their session is structured, relevant and enjoyable.
2. To keep a register whereIn accordance with the specified coaching programme, undertake instruction of a general public class, in a safe, effective and professional manner.
3. To give advise as requested to patrons of the class on all matters related to coachingsession in progress.
4.To collect receipts/tickets on entry to the class, ensuring that all users have paid the appropriate entrance fee, if required.
5. To update, and constantly review the coaching programme/routine instructed to the class, to ensure patrons return and interest is maintained.
6.To keep abreast of any new coaching initiatives on the market, informing management of any such activities that could be promoted further.
7. If required in the coaching activity to operate and control, after instruction the music centre provided by the centre, and be responsible for any radio, microphones and associated equipment used. To provide own music tapes to use for instruction purposes.
Coaches – Job Description (continued)
8. To inform management immediately of any accident or incident that requires attention, completing accident report forms as appropriate.
9. To be fully conversant with the Council’s, Department’s and section’s Health and Safety Policy, and in respect of such be fully aware of the personal responsibilities thereto attached.
10.Ensure that all codes of safe working practice are adhered to all times, and assist as maybe appropriate with the amendment/introduction of any such practices.
11To be conversant with the Council’s wish for a Total Quality Council and the Section’s desire to achieve a full quality accreditation under Quest.
12.To comply with all quality procedures laid down, and assist in the amendment/introduction of any new quality procedures as maybe required.
13.To be aware of, and implement, the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
To undertake any other duties as required which are appropriate to the work of the Leisure Services Department, and are commensurate with grade and level of the post.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
To work as requested, and to cover for other teachers/instructors according to individual experience and qualification as maybe required.
May be required to work as directed from/at any premise within the organisation/department.
The above Job Description should be read in conjunction with the locally agreed Terms and Conditions of Employment for Leisure Services Employees.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLEDEPT/SECTION
Trampoline CoachEnvironmental
Leisure Services
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL
Ability to communicate clearly
Projection of Voice
Affordable Manner
Clear demonstrations/instructions
Ability to gauge level and scope of class, and tailor-make instruction programme to match
DESIRABLE
Knowledge of changing coaching & individual relevant sport trends/environment
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Previous experience - proven in the instructing of Gymnastics or Trampoline classes
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATION/TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
Club Coach or,
Assistant Club Coach.
DESIRABLE
Additional recognised qualification relating to the sport being coached.
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