This role is an exciting opportunity for a coach to make a significant impact on young people in Dumbarton.
As a Lead Coach within the Active Schools Team, you will deliver coaching programmes that support inclusion within school and community based sports sessions.
The coaching programme is designed to strengthen inclusion within PE and physical activity in secondary and primary school settings. You will build meaningful relationships with pupils, provide consistent support within curricular PE, and respond flexibly to individual and cohort needs.
Alongside in‑class support, the Coach will play a key role in building inclusive engagement beyond the curriculum, delivering and supporting inclusive lunchtime and after‑school clubs that offer low‑pressure, welcoming opportunities to be active. This wider engagement supports pupils to develop confidence, positive associations with physical activity, and pathways into sustained participation.
Supported by Active Schools and PE staff, you will apply inclusive practices into sport and physical activity sessions, and create pathways into wider participation opportunities.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
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WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
- Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
- Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
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