Job Description

1. Background

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Inspired Schools are currently recruiting for a Senior Sports Coach to support it's vision of supporting More Children to become More Active, More Often. Inspired Somerset currently works with 30 Somerset Primary schools on a weekly basis, providing curricular and extra curricular opportunities for children to fall in love with Physical & Education and Sport. Our Community project encompasses Gifted & Talented centres, evening studios, holiday sports camps, birthday parties and sports specific development centres.

In order to further develop our offer and grow our project we are looking for a Head of School & Community Sports Development. This dedicated individual will be employed on a full time basis working with our existing partners and identifying new partners and revenue streams. There is an element of P.E. delivery within the role

The new Senior Sports Coach will be managed by an Inspired Schools Director, and will work together on developing the new three year delivery strategy for Inspired Schools.

They will be responsible for line managing a small team of coaches and managing their performance.

Primary Schools within the County are committed to providing multiple opportunities for their children within P.E. & Sport and our new Head of School & Community Development will become an integral part of this. By engaging a new Head of School & Community Sports Development Inspired Somerset has a vision:

To provide every 5-11 year old within Somerset additional opportunities to fall in love with Physical Education and Sport, as we strive towards our core business need of seeing More Children, More Active, More Often.

2.

Organisation

: Inspired Schools

Location

: Bath and North East Somerset

Job Title

: Area Manager and Senior Sports Coach (BANES)

Position:

37.5 hours per week (52 weeks per year)

Salary: 19,500 - 22,000 basic salary plus performance related bonuses

Line Managed by: Director at Inspired Schools

Job Definition:

Senior Sports Coach

Major duties

Teach Physical Education and Physical Activity within allocated schools.

- Line manage a small group of coaches, their performance and development.

To take a professional approach to planning, preparation and organisation of lessons and activities

To ensure high quality classroom management.

Plan and prepare schemes of work with schools & Inspired Sports Coaches.

Keep up to date with government initiatives relating to teaching of Physical Education & Sport and prepare policies and departmental targets as required.

Contribute to the development of Inspired Somerset delivery strategy

Complete regular PE/Support reviews with existing Partner schools

Manage school delivery timetable

Manage Inspired Somerset Sports Coaches curricular and extra curricular timetables, including Sports Camp scheduling.

Manage cover requirements of the project, scheduling cover coaches with schools and coordinating sickness, holiday and commitments of existing delivery staff.

Contributing and goal setting within Quarterly delivery plan.

In line with Inspired Somerset's three year delivery strategy and quarterly delivery plan work with existing partners and identify new partners to grow existing delivery hours and revenue streams.

With support and inline quarterly development plan, promote Inspired Somersets work through all available channels.

Work with admin staff to ensure all Inspired Staff have completed employability checks prior to starting role and support ongoing staff Continued Professional development.

Evaluate and monitor activities and projects using Key Performance Indicators.

To support Inspired Schools with delivery/CPD specific to the Inspired Playgrounds project both on a local and national level.

To be responsible for herself/himself and others in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974

Any other duties deemed responsible by your line manager.

3. Person Specification

Technical Criteria

Essential

a. A degree or Foundation Degree in a Sports/Business related subject

b. Minimum Level 2 NGB coach (or equivalent)

c. Experience and understanding of the PE National Curriculum and working with children at Key Stage 1 and 2.

d. Understanding of and commitment to partnership working and communication

e. Knowledge and Understanding of:

i. Planning and delivering high quality PE and sports activities

ii. Health and Safety in Sport

iii. Child protection in Sport

f. Experience of planning and delivering to a strategy based around Key Performance Indicators.

g. Mobile and able to work form a variety of locations

h. Experienced in the use of technology as a communication medium.

i. Experience of working in a customer facing service

j. Evidence of successful project management

Desirable

a. NGB Level 3 Coaching Qualification or Qualified Teacher status

b. Good public speaking skills & presentation skills

c. Experience of managing a team.

d. A good insight into Sporting/Health related issues

Personal

Essential

a. Enthusiasm and Passion for Physical Education and Sport

b. Ability to establish good relationships with adults and young people

c. Good verbal and written communication skills

d. Self-motivated, resilient and Enthusiastic

e. Ability to demonstrate commitment

f. Confident and able to command respect from others

g. Ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.

h. Ability to work outside of normal hours, if required.

i. Ability to drive, with access to own transport.

j. A willingness to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Leadership & Management

a. Ability to evaluate performance of self and colleagues.

b. Ability to manage and delivery projects in a number of settings.

c. Ability to use initiative and manage own work programme.

d. A commitment to personal professional development.

e. Ability to enthuse and inspire.

4. Professional Development

Inspired Somerset are committed to continuous professional development of all staff working within the project.

A programme of training and professional development opportunities will be provided during each year of employment and you will be given support to fulfil your potential within this role.

5. Inspired Somerset

Inspired Somerset is the employer. We offer support and advice to clients during their recruitment process and employ the successful candidate on a full time salaried basis.

Contact us:

Marcus Holmes

Tel: 07939 061229

Email: Use hello detailed below.

6.

Application Details

APPLICATION IS ONLY ACCEPTED BY COMPLETING APPLICATION THROUGH OFFICIAL LINK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,500.00-22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

NGB Level 2 award (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025