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Purpose of the job

To carry out sports coaching in a range of school and community settings under the

general supervision of Aura Sport Development Officers.

(a) Provide sports coaching in schools, clubs, youth groups and other community

settings.

(b) Work with young people to develop their Sporting Literacy ensuring their access

to a wide range of movement and sports skills.

(c) Work with the Aura Sports Development team to deliver holiday programmes and

other sport and activity programmes.

(d) Participate in the monitoring, evaluation and analysis of coaching sessions,

events and activities, ensuring continuous improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder reports to the recruiting Aura Sports Development Officer and is a

member of the within the Aura Sports Development department

General Roles

1. Liaise with Leisure/Sports Centres/School staff when running a session at the

sites.

2. Participants (children/adults) - deliver appropriate sessions for age/ability

3. General Public - dealing with parents/carers of young participants

4. Community groups/ voluntary groups

5. To find out about relevant policies and procedures for their sessions

6. To liaise with staff on a session by session basis

Essential

1. A level of experience of coaching, particularly with schools, or community groups

2. Experience of working within a range of sports and physical activity settings.

3. National Governing Body Coaching qualification, minimum Level 2 or equivalent.

4. Experience of working/liaising with schools, clubs and other coaches

5. IT Skills

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

7. Approachable

8. Flexibility

9. Motivation skills

10. Ability to relate to young people

11. Able to work on own initiative

12. Ability to work evenings and weekend

13. Have a full driving license.

Desirable

1. A knowledge of sporting literacy and long-term athlete development

2. Experience of working with other sports organisations/agencies

3. Child protection training

4. First Aid qualification

5. Equity in your Coaching