Job Description

Location

Coleg Cambria

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Scale Point From

25,550

Scale Point To

26,189

Job Profile

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.


We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.


Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title:

Active Cambria Coach

Location:

Deeside, with the ability to travel across sites as required

Contract Type: Full Time

/ Fixed term - 28/8/2026

Salary:

25,550 - 26,189 pro rata


We currently have a vacancy for an Active Cambria Coach within our Learner experience team at Coleg Cambria. Active Cambria is designed to develop Coleg Cambria students and staff to make improvements in their physical literacy, social, emotional and physical wellbeing


Working as an integral member of the Learner experience team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering multi sport sessions across all Coleg Cambria sites. As well as supporting the growth of our excellent student volunteering experience. As an Active Cambria Coach you will work to meet the demands of the local community as well as staff and students to promote and increase participation levels of physical activity and sport.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Recruit, retain and train Trusted Leaders and Young Ambassadors to support the college and community. Assist in seeking out funding and providing information to prepare bids for funding opportunities to support sustainable activities. Plan and grow engagement in Active Cambria programme and the delivery of Mind Body and Soul sessions. Design and develop bespoke activity tailored to motivate learners and staff to increase competence and confidence. Coach physical activity/mixed sport sessions during curriculum time, as well as after college and any other delivery as required Facilitate the community Junior Athletic sessions, Active Camps and other community activity. Maintain a valid coaching qualification and follow an appropriate CPD programme. Monitor, report and evaluate activities.

Essential Requirements

Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards Level 2 Coaching qualification Previous experience coaching large groups of young children Experience of working in a college running multi sport sessions Previous sporting experience and knowledge Excellent organisational and time management skills Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Able to demonstrate personal resilience in order to cope with a range of difficult situations Proactive and self-motivated.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.


Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.


Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.


The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.


The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.


Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)


Generous Annual Leave Entitlement


On site nursery provision at our Deeside site


Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses


Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development


Discounted Gym Membership


Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities


Free Parking on All Sites


Cycle Scheme


Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments


Discounted Rates for Restaurants


Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave