SPRING GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING CENTRE COACH – PART TIME

(4 POSTS) REF: SP367

The Posts

The postholders willdeliver and support a varied programme of gymnastic and related activities to all ages within the Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre and the local community.

Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Craig Edwards (Head of Department – Dryside (Indoor and Outdoor)) on Tel: 01603 593382 or e-mail: .

Job Description

A job description is attached as Appendix A. The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager.

Person Specification

The person specification for these posts is attached as Appendix B.

GENERAL

Starting date and working pattern

The postsare available immediatelyon an indefinite part-time basis, working 6 hours per week for 39 weeks per annum (term time only) as follows:

2 Posts:Monday: 16.30 to 19.30 hours & Tuesday: 16.00 to 19.00 hours

2 Posts:Tuesday: 16.00 to 19.00 hours & Wednesday: 15.30 to 18.30 hours

Salary

Salary in thesepart-timeposts will be £2,237 per annum pro rata to £17,955 per annum on the Sportspark salary scale, plus 5% attendance bonus (subject to full attendance).Payment for annual leave is included within the salary quoted.

Terms and Conditions of appointment

Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Sportspark staff will be made available to the candidates to whom the appointmentsare offered.

Annual Leave Entitlement

The total annual holiday entitlement including Customary and Statutory days is 28 days(pro rata for part-time). Annual leave will be taken at set periods outside of the term-time working period.

Superannuation

The postsaresuperannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme.

Disclosure and Barring Service

These appointments will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check at Enhancedlevel from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The postsare exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Proof of Qualifications

The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are short listed for interview you will be asked to bring to interview originalcertificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOTprovide these with your application.

Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom

If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK in line with a list of acceptable documents which we will provide to shortlisted candidates when invited for interview. Please DONOT provide this with your application.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship under Tier 2 and non-EEA workers must hold, or obtain, permission to work in the UK which would allow them to take up this post without requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Occupational Health Assessment

Appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University’s Occupational Health Service.

APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Your completed application form should quote reference code SP367and be returned by not later than 12 noon on 11 October 2017in one of the following ways:

  • accessed via the relevant vacancy details at downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an email attachment to or
  • accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the

Human Resources Division,

University of East Anglia,

Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or

  • accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or
  • forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address.
  • Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressedenvelope/postcard is supplied.
  • For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post.
  • Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post.
  • Please note that applications received after the closing date will notnormally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on 01603 593034 to let us know that your application has been posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to 01603 593522 or by email to in order that we receive these by the closing date.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by email. If submitted by email, the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form.

The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received application before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process.

Referees

In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer.

Interviews

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 16 October2017and candidates who have not heard by this date should assume their application has been unsuccessful.

Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or email and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application.

Candidates should note that travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed.

This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on 01603 593034, fax 01603 593522, or email

APPENDIX A

JOB DESCRIPTION – REF: SP367

Post: SPRING Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre Coach

Responsible for:Delivery of the gymnastics programme

Responsible to:Senior Coach

Contact with:Customers, staff, managers outside the department, suppliers, external related agencies

Summary of post:

To deliver and support a wide ranging programme of gymnastic and related activities both within the SPRING Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre and local community.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To help deliver, monitor and review a programme of sessions/courses/classes for the SPRING Centre in order to maximise usage and income and achieve the overall objectives of the Sportspark.
  • To ensure the operational and management policies for the operation and use of the SPRING Centre are followed.
  • Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed and to notify and have an awareness of any issues arising from issues/incidents.

To coach a range of activities and levels of performers using the centreas required.

To assist the Senior Coach and other coaches with the day-to-day operations supporting the activity programme to achieve the set standards of operations, quality management and performance criteria.

  • To induct, train and supervise, part-time/casual gymnastics coaches/staff in conjunction with the Senior Coach, Full Time Coach andHead of Department
  • To develop and undertake an on-going development training programme for coaching staff, ensuring the highest standards of knowledge and customer service are achieved.
  • To assist as required the organisation of staff rotas within the SPRING Centre to ensure required qualified staff cover.
  • To liaise with national, regional and local organisations to develop gymnastics within the Sportspark as required.
  • To undertake any other duties that may be required by the Director of Sport/ Assistant Director of Sport.
  • To undertake regular training in basic life support, advanced resuscitation and first aid, and to use such skills as required in emergency/first aid situations.

March 2017

APPENDIX B

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: SPRING Gymnastics & Trampolining Centre Coach

• Ref: SP367

Division:Sportspark

CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
Education, experience and achievements /
  1. Good level of education, including GCSE’s at Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience within a directly transferrable role).
  2. Level 1 Gymnastics Coach qualification in Womens/Mens Artistic or General.
  3. Demonstrable experience of coaching within a gymnastics and/or Trampoline club environment.
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  1. Level 2 Gymnastics Coach qualification or the ability to obtain this.
  2. Club Management Course.
  3. Degree in a Sport or Leisure related subject.
  4. First Aid Qualification.
  5. Other British Gymnastics qualifications.

Skills & knowledge /
  1. Demonstrable oral and written communication skills in English language.
  2. Sound working knowledge of the operation of gymnastics centres.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  4. Excellent motivational skills.
  5. Good organisational time management skills.
  6. IT skills in Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
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  1. Knowledge of child protection issues.
  2. Knowledge of using British Gymnastics ‘Gymnet’.
  3. Knowledge of Social Media technology and systems.

Personal attributes /
  1. Smart appearance at work.
  2. Flexible and professional approach to work.
  3. An interest in sport and commitment to encouraging others to participate.
  4. Willingness and ability to undertake training as required and apply skills learnt.
  5. Able to work on own and as part of a team to achieve objectives.
  6. Able to interact with a wide range of customers.

Special circumstances /
  1. Flexible approach to working hours.
  2. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check at Enhancedlevel from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  3. Ability and willingness to undertake travel as part of the role (adjustments will be considered for disabled candidates).