Job Title: Casual Assistant Gymnastics Coach (West London)
Department: Sports Participation and Schools
Reports to: Community Development Manager – Gymnastics and Dance
Salary: £12.88 - £15.45 p/h
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
General Trust Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
Main Purpose of Job
To assist Pre-school Gymnastics, General Gymnastics and Display Group sessions to children and young people. The post holder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g. Weekends) given the nature of the role.
To assist the delivery of our gymnastics programme across Ealing, Hounslow & Richmond.
Responsibilities
- To assist the delivery of gymnastics sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.
- Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners/stakeholders to ensure effective session delivery.
- To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
- To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained and stored properly.
- Provide feedback to coaches, and parents where appropriate.
- Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.
- Actively promote relevant trust offers
- Act as a point of contact in emergency situations, providing assistance and guiding individuals to safety.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services as necessary.
- Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
Key Internal Relationships
- Gymnastics Lead and coaching team.
- Senior Dance Coach
- Schools Area Lead
The Selection Criteria Essential
- Experience in Gymnastics setting
- Desire to undertake coaching badges
- Safeguarding certificate
- Emergency Aid certificate
- Current DBS
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Experience in planning and delivering gymnastics sessions, in extra-curricular environments.
- Experience in understanding physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development
- Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
Desirable
- Gymnastics Helper qualification.
- Gymnastics Level 1 qualification or working towards
- Dance experience
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in participation or delivering coaching sessions preferably within a club environment
- Other NGB sports qualifications
- Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.
- Own means of transport.
- Flexible to work outside normal office hours E.G Afterschool Clubs, Evenings & Weekends.
Personal Qualities
- Hardworking and committed individual.
- Dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.
- Ability to work as independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about developing young people
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record
