BOVINGDON PRIMARY ACADEMY | HAMMOND ACADEMY | THE GROVE ACADEMY

Job Description

Sports Coach

Salary scale: H4

Purpose of the Role

To work with the Lead Sports Coach in supporting the learning and development of pupils in PE and competitive games in line with the school’s curriculum.

Accountability

The post holder reports directly to the Principal.

Key responsibilities

  • To support student learning and work during lessons and activity / sports sessions, whether on an individual or group basis
  • To deliver the curriculum programmes as planned giving full coverage of the Physical Education National Curriculum.
  • To ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils engaging in sporting activities including undertaking risk assessments, ensuring appropriate supervision is in place, conducting H&S checks, etc.
  • To support pupils during off-site / residential education opportunities
  • To liaise with parents, carers, link staff and multi-agency staff as appropriate
  • To attend team meetings, appraisals and training as and when necessary
  • Plan, organise and deliver sports coaching for groups of pupils during curriculum time.
  • Plan, organise and deliver sports coaching as clubs at lunch time, and after school.
  • Ensure the resources are maintained to a good standard while being organised appropriately and orderly.
  • Organise inter school matches and tournaments ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed and correct parent permissions gathered.
  • Administer first aid
  • Ensure the health and safety of pupils at all times particularly during sporting activities
  • Supervise and provide particular welfare/personal support for pupils including those with SEN and ensure their safety.
  • Promote inclusion, establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to their individual needs.
  • Encourage pupil interaction and engagement with teacher led activities.
  • Provide feedback to pupils relating to progress and achievement, whilst setting challenging and demanding expectations, promoting self-esteem and independence particularly in the field of sport and games.
  • Createand maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans.
  • Promote good pupil behaviour dealing promptly with incidents according to established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
  • Support the use of ICT in connection with sport and healthy living and develop pupils' competence in its use.
  • Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, welfare, security, confidentiality, equality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
  • Actively support the school’s equal opportunity policies and ensure that all pupils have an equalaccess to opportunities to learn and develop.
  • Contribute to the overall aims and targets of the Academy, appreciate and support the roles of other members of the staff and attend and participate in relevant meetings as required including parent consultations.
  • Ensure the Academy is promoted locally and enjoys positive partnerships which enhance provision.
  • Be aware of and take part in the school's Appraisal framework and participate in training and development activities as required.
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times and accompany school trips and other out of school activities and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher if required.
  • To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage young people to participate in sport or physical activity.

Health and Safety

To be aware of and comply with the Trust’s health and safety policies.

Safeguarding

To be aware of and comply with the Trust’s safeguarding policies.

Data Protection

To be aware of and comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (1984) for the security, accuracy and significance of personal data held on paper or electronic systems.

This document will be reviewed annually, as part of the performance management programme. The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.

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