Casual Coach

Job Details

Grade: Livebord - 4

Hours: Various

Hourly Rate: £12.78-£13.70 per hour

Salary: £24,.24 - £26,.19 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration: Relief/Casual

Please Note: This is a rolling advert and interviews will be held on the following dates:

Friday 28th March

Wednesday 30th April

Friday 27th June

Friday 1st August

Tuesday 30th September

Friday 31st October

Friday 28th November

Important information

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Please note this post has been extended until 30 November

Role Purpose

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.

• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.

• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

Apply today!

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Job Purpose

The Sports Development Service is committed to working with all sports and clubs in the Scottish Borders to help provide a high-quality network of clubs, coaches, pathways, volunteers, facilities and sporting opportunities and we are seeking local coaches to come and help us maintain, support existing programmes and create new opportunities during term time and during school holidays. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Sports Coaches in a variety of sports including, Athletics, Badminton, Boccia, Cricket, Cycling, Football, Hockey, Swimming and Tennis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate sporting activities to groups of young people or adults in order to motivate and engage them in fun activity and sports sessions.

• Ensure all activity areas are safe and appropriate for carrying out the planned activity and that the session risk assessment is adhered to.

• Be familiar with any additional needs or medical requirements of the participants prior to the sessions and record attendance, lateness or absence via a register.

• Responsible for dealing with routine behaviour issues and customer queries around coaching programmes

• Responsible for setting up, tidying up and monitoring safe use of equipment including reporting any loss or damage of equipment to line manager.

• Be able to respond appropriately to a first aid incident. Brief any play, sport and activity leaders/volunteer helpers or assistant coaches on the aims/content of sessions and provide support/guidance to them within the session.

• The post holder will be the initial point of contact for parents/carers of the young people or participants involved in coached activity programmes and therefore has a duty to positively represent the organisation.

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Essential

Hold a UKCC Level 1-2 qualification (or equivalent) in relevant sport.

Hold a valid First Aid qualification.

Hold a current Safeguarding and Protecting Children qualification.

Experience of coaching and/or working with children with disabilities.

1-2 years of session development and delivery in a club or commercial setting.

Clear understanding of Health & Safety procedures applicable to sports programmes. • Good interpersonal and motivational skills.

Good customer care skills.

Good organisation and planning skills.

Good time management.

Self-motivated with a flexible/adaptable approach.

Inclusive and respectful.

Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player