We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our teams at various Sport Centres.
Purpose of the Job
To lead and deliver coached classes within the Pre-school/Gymnastics programme.
Coaching
Leading a coached activity in Pre-school/Gymnastics as the lead coach
Ensuring that the standard of instruction is pitched at the correct level for the participants
Ensuring that the standard of instruction is maintained at a high level
Ensuring that the class design is such that it develops individual skills and abilities according to participants own aspirations and abilities.
To have good coaching practice and professionalism while following the coaching guidance of Scottish Gymnastics/British Gymnastics.
Ensure the safety of all participants during the activity by following appropriate coaching guidance.
Ensuring that the Assistant Coach is aware of the aims, goals and content for each session.
Prepare and produce high quality session plans which follow the framework of the programme.
Continuously assess participants as required through the framework.
Complete a risk assessment at the start of each session and take any appropriate action.
To contribute to the planning and delivery of high quality coaching sessions within enjoyleisure facilities.
Customer care
Ensure that the activity remains popular and all participants are made to feel involved and welcome.
To monitor class programmes and report to their line supervisor any points of concern and to be prepared to be involved in the continued marketing and promotion of the coached activity and the centre as a whole.
Foster a good working relationship with participants, parents/guardians, other coaches and centre staff.
Centre procedures
Ensuring the health & safety of the participants during the coached activity and to comply with and co-operate with centre procedures.
To carry out equipment checks, and report any loss or damage. Moving equipment in accordance with Manual Handling procedures.
The post holder has a duty to report concerns about the wellbeing of children or vulnerable service users and the ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with service users.
Organisation duties
To project a positive image of enjoyleisure maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly and professional approach to the public
Support the programme and the organisation to develop and build in future developments.
Additional duties
This post will require you to attend special events.
Other such duties as appropriate to the grading of the post as required by the Chief Executive of enjoyleisure.
Ensuring the coach maintains their own levels of skills, competencies and qualifications to meet the above key tasks and enjoyleisure guidelines.
Maintain licences to ensure adherence to relevant legal requirements. This includes providing own music and associated licences where applicable
Requirements for this Role
Skills/Experience Required for this Role
Essential: Minimum UKCC Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in a pre-school or Gymnastics discipline.
Scottish Gymnastics Activity Instructor qualification
Confident and energetic coach who enjoys delivering gymnastics classes at a grass roots level.
Has an open, welcoming and friendly character who is capable of engaging with children and customers.
Ability to motivate and engage a team of coaches and take on the responsibility of the lead position.
Desirable: First aid qualification
Experience coaching within a recreational or grass roots programme.
Experience working with children/young people
Experience working with children with additional needs
Knowledge of child development and learning needs.
Salary:
£19.29 per hour
Hours per week: Various
Working hours will include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Please indicate in your Application under Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Expercience section which centre/s you wish to apply for.
Enjoy Leisure offer free access to Enjoy Leisure gyms and swimming pools. Generous local authority pension scheme. Additional training opportunities across sport and fitness. Employee Assistance Programme. Contributory benefit access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) for discounts at many retailers.
