JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE Sport Coach

GRADE: Band 6

RESPONSIBLE TO Headteacher

RESPONSIBLE FOR N/A

ACCOUNTABILITIES / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective communication and engagement with children, young people. /
  • Provide support and encouragement to children
  • Listen in a calm, open, non-threatening manner and use questions to check understanding and acknowledge that you have heard what is being said.

Child and young person development /
  • Deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs.
  • Work within the School’s agreed discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.
  • Know how to obtain support and report concerns.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child /
  • Be responsible for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with.
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security.
  • Have an awareness and basic knowledge of the most recent legislation.

Multi agency working /
  • Liaise with teachers to support achievement and progress of pupils.
  • Liaise with Harrogate Sports Partnership to deliver sports competitions
  • Develop sporting links with other primary schools

Sharing information /
  • Liaise between other staff in the school
  • Attend staff meetings, training days and courses by agreement with the Headteacher

Administration/Other /
  • Organise and manage appropriate environment and resources
  • Under the guidance of the class teacher be responsible for marking the register if required.
  • Complete relevant administrative tasks for sporting competitions.

Health & Safety / Ensures compliance with Health and Safety procedures and promotes best practice.
Equalities /
  • Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the aims of the equality Policy Statement

DIRECTORATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERVICE

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Sport Coach

GRADE:Band 6

CRITERIA

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ESSENTIAL

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DESIRABLE

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ASSESSMENT

Qualifications & Training
Level 1 Coaching in appropriate sport
Any top-ups to the Level 1 required for working in School
Paediatric First Aid / X
X
X / 5
5
5
Experience
Experience of sport skills training
Experience of working with children / X / X / 2 & 4
2 & 4
Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of children’s needs.
Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
Good verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively with children.
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. / X
X
X
X / 2 & 4
2 & 4
2 & 4
2 & 4
Personal Qualities
Demonstrate interpersonal skills.
Able to exercise discretion and judgement. / X
X / 2 & 4
2 & 4
Other Requirements
Motivation to work with children and young people.
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour and attitudes
To be committed to the school policies and ethos. / X
X
X
X / 2 & 4
2 & 4
2 & 4
2 & 4
Equal opportunities
To assist in ensuring that NYCC’s equalities policies are considered within the school’s working practices in terms of both employment and service delivery / X / 2 & 4

Assessment: 1. Test prior to shortlisting (i.e. all applicants) 4. Probing at interview

2. From application form 5. Documentary Evidence

3. Test after shortlisting 6. OTHER(Please specify)