Job Description

Sporting Influence Graduate Programme

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of PE specialists.

The position would suit a: Graduate from a Sports or Education degree or a Sports Coach with some experience in the industry

Sporting Influence is a PE Teaching specialist in its fourteenth year of trading working mainly in the Harrogate, Craven, York and Leeds area. We specialise in improving the standards of PE provision at Primary School level and creating innovative programmes using sport to engage pupils in cross curricular work. We have a strong ethos of Improving Social Skills through sport in everything we do.

We have a number of different programmes that are delivered into schools and cover a wide variety of different sports. Recently launched is the Sporting Influence Foundation (CIC) which works with children in challenging circumstances through sport and we are passionate in developing and growing a partnership with the Foundation.

A key part of the role is being able to adapt in different sports and events settings and have the ability to be committed to flexible working hours which will include weekends and evenings at certain times of the year.

For further details see www.sportinginfluence.com

Job Title:

Graduate programme - Primary PE and Sports Camp Team Leader. Starting in July 2025.

Full time / potential of part time position if preferred.

Hours:

Full time hours: these may vary with a planned timetable set each month.

Part time hours could be optional.

Holidays:

35 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

Wage:

Dependant on experience and full or part time work

Graduate Programme details.

We are delighted to announce the year-long graduate programme is starting its second year this year. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an inspiring team.

We offer a paid year-long graduate placement opportunity to help graduates gain hands-on experience within the grassroots sport sector. This role is based in Harrogate, but may require travel.

Our graduate programme caters for a broad range of interests and is open to university or higher education students who have recently graduated. We can be flexible with the work and specific duties can be tailored to the interests or studies of the student/graduate.

These will include work in the areas of:

PE teaching Running events - school fairs, birthday parties and assisting with Inter school competitions. Marketing Social Media Foundation (non-profit) activities, intervention programmes, funding bids. Team leading groups of children at school holiday camps.

Candidates will need to have a full UK driving licence

Apply

via email with your CV to David Moss - sportinginfluence@gmail.com

Deadline for applications:

Friday 27th June 2025

Graduate Job Specification.

We are looking for Graduates/students who can demonstrate:

? Having flexibility in the working week to work a variety of hours culminating in a 37.5 hour week.

? Fantastic social skills, being able to build up positive professional relationships with schools, parents and pupils.

? A fun and energetic, professional attitude towards all different aspects of their work.

? Responsibility - as the year progresses to be hosting fun sports events with schools and birthday parties.

? Delivery of PE and Sports Coaching at Primary School age.

? Organised, reliable and a good communicator.

? The ability to develop and inspire children through your enthusiastic approach to all sports and activities.

? Good behaviour management.

? A passion for teaching/ coaching

? A commitment to their own continuous professional development and the professional development of others.

Candidates will need to possess the following:

? Degree level (or working towards) qualification is sport/education studies

? Enhanced DBS Check (Desirably on the update service)

? Safeguarding certificate (Desirable)

? Paediatric first aid certificate (Desirable)

? Emergency First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Graduate programme learning outcomes:

Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter

Demonstrate advanced coaching/teaching skills (demonstrate skills in line with teacher teaching standards - worked towards throughout the year) Make a substantial contribution to sport and PE within primary schools. Demonstrate professional skills: Effective written communication skills Effective oral communication skills

What we can offer you:

? The opportunity to work on some innovative and exciting new programmes across a variety of different schools.

? To be part of a new section of the business which will involve working in a small team to drive fun, sporting events in schools and the local villages.

? Professional Development in a variety of areas of the PE Curriculum

? Competitive graduate salary

? A great work life balance in the teaching profession.

? Allotted time each week to focus on an area of development of your choice e.g. school work or social media, throughout the year.

? Weekly continuous professional development and funding for an NGB course for a sport/activity of choice.

Breakdown of the year:

Term 1

? Shadowing and working alongside experienced teachers and members of staff and team teaching within schools.

? Being involved in the planning and marketing of our new 'Events' part of the business.

? Build up confidence and knowledge when delivering PE in a variety of schools and learning environments.

? Support the effective running of in school and afterschool competitions.

? Induction into Sporting Influence Holiday Activity Camps, primarily in an assistant role, but also leading parts of sessions.

Term 2

? Taking bookings and beginning planning events for Easter onwards - school events, weekend fairs and birthday parties using Inflatables etc.

? Continuation of and working alongside experienced teachers and members of staff and team teaching within schools. Focused on developing knowledge and confidence in different sports and activities.

? Start to lead small groups and activities during lessons with the support of Sporting Influence staff.

? Working towards leading after school clubs across different schools.

? Continue to support the effective running of competitions during and after school, leading where appropriate.

? Take on a Team Leader role at Holiday Activity Camps.

? Develop administrative skills in conjunction with relevant Sporting Influence staff.

Term 3

? Delivering events over evenings and weekends using SI equipment.

? To be planning and leading sessions, supported by Sporting Influence teachers.

? To lead after school clubs independently.

? Administrative responsibilities which may include marketing/social media, but also communicating with schools as part of Inter School competitions.

? Working with Sporting Influence staff to support the planning of Inter School competitions, leading where appropriate.

? Support with planning of school sports days.

Further information

The candidate will be required to have an informal 1:1 interview and if successful deliver a practical session to a group of primary aged children.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Permanent

Pay: 11.44-12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Expected start date: 07/07/2025