Sports Coach (Football)

Job Vacancy

We have recently undergone a review of our Midlothian Sport & Leisure Service structure and are ready to move forward with our service which;

• Meets the needs of Midlothian residents to enable them to be physically active, providing a positive & safe environment & varied programme of opportunities to be active.
• Meets the needs of Sport & Leisure staff, providing them with a positive working environment, feeling valued, supported and with opportunities to develop.

As part of our Sport & Leisure Service, our development programme is dedicated to supporting & developing high quality, inclusive & accessible opportunities for the people of Midlothian.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to join our development team as Sports Coach (football).

Essential

Educated to NVQ or SVQ level 2/3 in the specific sports discipline.

Appropriate national governing body qualifications or equivalent and be prepared to update if and when required.

Interpersonal skills and practical experience in delivering the specific coaching sessions to young people/specific target groups. 

Experience of designing and delivering sports/coaching programmes and lessons.

Valid up to date First Aid Qualification.

CLOSING DATE:  Sunday 11^th June 2023

INTERVIEW DATE:  Week commencing 19^th June 2023

Job Advert

Position Title:            Sports Coach (Football)

Position Number:      New Position

Directorate:               Health and Social Care

Location:                   Various

Contract Status:        Permanent

Hours of Work:         18

Working Pattern:       Flexible

Weeks per year:       52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 18 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,459.31 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.