Job Description

About us

We provide children's sport classes to schools/nurseries throughout the Gateshead area. We offer After-school clubs, Lunch Clubs, PPE cover and sports days.

Our aim at Mini Athletics Newcastle is to give children:
- A positive introduction to sport in a fun and imaginative way.
- Enance athleticism at the youngest possible age.
-Improve sporting confidence which leads to greater participation and improved sporting performance later on in life.
-Build cognitive and social skills, preparing them for the early learning goals.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Coach to join our team. As a Coach, you will be responsible for providing sports coaching and education to athletes between the ages of 3 to 10 years old. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the development and success of our athletes.

Duties:

- Provide instruction and guidance during sessions and classes
- Lead, motivate and engage children to during sessions
- Foster a positive and supportive team environment
- Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and teachers
- Ensure the safety of all participants during sessions, completing risk assessments
- To welcome and acknowledge all participants upon arrival of each class with enthusiasm
- Maintain the attendance register and maintain the administration of non-payers etc. informing the head office of any anomalies
- Maintain authority over the class in a clear and concise manner and promptly address any disruptive behaviour by following our procedures.
- Ensure classes commence and finish on time
- Follow and work through the Mini Athletics program to teach the basic core athletic development skills in a fun and structured environment using equipment and apparatus provide
- Encouraging team spirit and patience amongst the team by doing appropriate games and tasks in groups and individually

Experience:

- Previous experience working with Children
- Must be energetic and a passion for coaching
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire athletes
- Patience and understanding when working with individuals of different skill levels
- Organizational skills to plan and manage training sessions effectively

If you are passionate about coaching and have a desire to help athletes succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team of coaches!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 25 per week

Additional pay:

Commission pay Loyalty bonus
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

This role is a ongoing role for the school terms.
Are you able to consistently commit to weekly schedule?

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and Access to a vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/12/2024
Expected start date: 02/06/2025