ATHLETICS ACADEMY ASSISTANT COACH
| Posting date: | 02 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2024 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU00386 |
Summary
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Athletics Academy is targeted at children of all abilities aged 8-9 (school year 4). The aim of the Academy is to provide participants with an introduction to athletics, and the various disciplines within the sport, as well as some core movement skills. Successful candidates will work as part of a small team of coaches to deliver athletics sessions, under the supervision of a Lead Coach. Sessions take place at the Athletics & Hockey Centre, Swansea Bay Sports Park.
Post holders will assist in the delivery of our junior Athletics Academy, a scheme that currently runs one evening a week over three 10-week terms. Applicants will be expected to deliver the full range of Athletics events, broken down into a run/jump/throw each week.
Applicants should hold a current UKA ‘Coaching Assistant’ qualification or be prepared to undertake the necessary training to obtain this before October 2024. Experience of coaching young/novice athletes also desirable, as is evidence of working in a small team, excellent interpersonal skills, and sound technical knowledge across all athletics disciplines.
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Athletics Academy is targeted at children of all abilities aged 8-9 (school year 4). The aim of the Academy is to provide participants with an introduction to athletics, and the various disciplines within the sport, as well as some core movement skills. Successful candidates will work as part of a small team of coaches to deliver athletics sessions, under the supervision of a Lead Coach. Sessions take place at the Athletics & Hockey Centre, Swansea Bay Sports Park.
Post holders will assist in the delivery of our junior Athletics Academy, a scheme that currently runs one evening a week over three 10-week terms. Applicants will be expected to deliver the full range of Athletics events, broken down into a run/jump/throw each week.
Applicants should hold a current UKA ‘Coaching Assistant’ qualification or be prepared to undertake the necessary training to obtain this before October 2024. Experience of coaching young/novice athletes also desirable, as is evidence of working in a small team, excellent interpersonal skills, and sound technical knowledge across all athletics disciplines.
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.