Sports Coach (Generic)
- Location:
- Various Locations In Midlothian
- Salary:
- £28,984 - £30,750 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 18 hours per week
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.
EDUCATION
Essential
It is essential jobholders are educated to NVQ or SVQ level 2/3 in sports coaching or equivalent.
It is essential jobholders hold a valid up to date First Aid qualification.
They must also hold up to date appropriate national governing body qualifications or equivalent and be prepared to update if and when required.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and practical experience in delivering the specific coaching sessions to young people/specific target groups is also essential. The Jobholder must also have experience of designing and delivering sports/coaching programmes and lessons.
To be fully competent in the role, the jobholder must have excellent knowledge or practice drills and exercises relevant to the post and have knowledge of the National Governing Bodies programmes policies and practices. They must have an understanding of the sports development pathways and award schemes associated with specific sporting disciplines.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 28th April 2024
INTERVIEW DATE: 9th/10th/13th May 2024
Job Advert
Position Title: Sports Coach (Generic)
Directorate: Place
Location: Various
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 18 hours per week
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 £14,492.48 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.