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Athletics Coach Post

What do we want
Host Organisation / South Yorkshire Athletics Network
Role Title / Athletics Coach Assistant (Up to 4 posts)
Description / South Yorkshire Athletics Network is looking to create coach roles on the back of the success of both the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games & the 2014 Commonwealth Games and subsequent increased demand from athletes wishing to join clubs.
We require Coaches to augment the coaching teams at two clubs: Doncaster AC & Rotherham Harriers Athletic Clubs, to increase the club capacity, and allow more young people to take up club athletics.
The aim of this role is to work as a member of the young athlete coaching team at the club. You will work closely with the lead coaches and administrator. In addition to coaching & leading a group of young athletes. Additional tasks will include monitoring attendance at training sessions and supporting athletes preparing for and attending competitions.
Potential Hours Required, Pattern and Rate of Pay /

Voluntary position
2 sessions, 3 hours per week
Locations – Rotherham: Herringthorpe Stadium / and indoor venue during winter - Location TBC; Doncaster: Keepmoat Stadium
Dates of work
Coach delivery commences January 2016. Coach Assistant course dates 30th Jan & 6th Feb 2016

Person Specification / Skills:

Good communication
Well organised with good time management
Develop, plan and assist in delivering sessions

Knowledge:

No specific knowledge required training provided

Experience of:

Athletics (not essential)
Coaching (desirable)
Knowledge of sport development (desirable)

The successful coach assistants will need to apply for & undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, before their coach license will be issued.
Level / Course of Student
/ Sport Maker /

Applications will be accepted from anyone wishing to coach in South Yorkshire.

Desirable Prerequisites/Qualifications /

A UK Athletics qualification is not required
Safeguarding and Protecting Children and first aid desirable

Responsible to /

South Yorkshire Athletics Network (SYAN) Coach mentor

The Offer
What Will This Opportunity Provide You With?
The Experience You Will Gain /

Increase athletics participation in Doncaster & Rotherham.
A UK Athletics coaching qualification to help further your employability
The support and guidance of a coach mentor
The opportunity to refine and develop new skills
Enjoyment, satisfaction and chance to develop and lead a team of young athletes
Letter of support for CV which may enhance employability

Qualifications you will attain: / SYAN wants to reward the commitment of its volunteer workforce by funding opportunities to professionally develop up-skill and boost your employability. Therefore, in return for your voluntary hours, SYAN / SYSport will fund you in accessing the following;

UK Athletics Coach Assistant course; 2 days – Day one 30th Jan 2016, day two 6th Feb (Location EIS-Sheffield)

If we can, we will try to fund the following but we might only be able to signpost you to;

Emergency First Aid
Sports Coach UK ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children Award’

Additional information which might be of interest: /

If you are successful in attaining this post, you will become a qualified Coach assistant
As well as formal qualifications, you will receive perks such as a T-Shirt and information to further development opportunities within South Yorkshire.

Expenses /

None provided

This section relates to students
Academic /module related Information / This role may give you the opportunity to:

Develop a L6 dissertation project within SHU
Develop L5 or L6 independent study module project

Application Process & Further Information /

Please complete the application form
Closing date: Monday 28th Dec 2015,
1:1 candidate interview / assessment day: 11th Jan 2016
Post due to commence – W/C 18th Jan 2016
You will be required to attend an England Athletics Coach assistant course
For any queries about the post please contact Michelle Hayden
Please send completed applications to:-

APPLICATION FORM

Application for the post of:

Personal Details

Surname: / Forenames: / Title:
Address:
Postcode: / Email - Personal:
Main contact telephone number:
Are you a Sport Maker? Yes / No
Are you a student? Yes / No
If yes where and what are you studying: / Alternative number:

Relevant Training / Awards

Date of Training (DD/MM/YY) / Title (E.g. scUK Safeguarding & Protecting Children /LIRF, Athletics level 2)

Interviews

Interviews will be held week 11th January 2016, please rank in order of preference (1 = most suitable – 3 = unsuitable) when you would prefer your interview:

MorningAfternoonEvening

Volunteer hours

The volunteer hours for this project must be completed at either; Doncaster or Rotherham Harriers Athletics Club, please rank in order of preference the following two clubs (1= most preferred, 2 = least preferred 0= unsuitable):

Doncaster AC Rotherham Harriers

RELEVANT INFORMATION
Please use this space to describe what skills / abilities you possess that would make you suited to this area of work, and in relation to the role description (Please limit to a maximum of one side of A4).
Please read the following statement and sign the declaration below:
As the individual named above, I agree to hold in confidence any information regarding England Athletics & South Yorkshire Athletics Network which, I may obtain during the course of this post.
I also understand that as I may have access to confidential information, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to Data Protection Act 1998 and that I must not discuss or disclose any information, without the explicit written consent of the individual and England Athletics.
Print name: Sign name: / Date:

Thank you for completing the application form, please return via email to:

Michelle Hayden:

Application deadline: Monday 28th December 2015