Sports Coaches

Brighton College Prep School is seeking Sports Coaches on a zero-hour basis to start as soon as possible.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To have expertise and a level 2 coaching qualification in at least one of our core sports: rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, athletics, football, or swimming.
• To provide sports coaching sessions based on the school’s requirements within PE and Games.
• To undertake duties with minimal supervision, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the work areas with a good degree of independence of action and initiative.
• To liaise with the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport in relation to resources for effective coaching sessions.
• To take a professional approach to the planning, preparation and organisation of sessions and activities.
• To attend sporting events with groups of pupils in school time and out of school time as required.
• To coach and officiate school teams at competitive fixtures against other schools.
• To assist the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport in making team elections for fixtures.
• To contribute to end of term assessments/reports as directed by the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport.
• To work alongside other staff, including teachers, trainee teachers and support staff.
• To plan and deliver a varied and interesting programme of physical and sporting activity.
• To carry out assessments of pupils in line with department policies.
• To review sessions and plan subsequent lessons based on the needs of the pupils.
• To carry out any sports administration as directed by the Director of Sport and Heads of Sport, including the completion of match reports and contribute to the weekly sports newsletter.
• To take part in in-service training, relevant performance management arrangements and other meetings as directed; to be conversant with school policies and procedures.
• To attend safeguarding and other training as and when required by the school.
• To communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to all aspects within the school.
• To respond to any other reasonable management request. 

HOURS OF WORK: 

• This is a zero-hour contract.
• Hours will vary depending on requirements and are likely to be on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays while the College is in session. This can be discussed further at interview. 

HOLIDAYS:

• Holiday entitlement is included in the hourly pay rate for this role.
• Annual leave should be taken during the school holidays.

 SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
• All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

BENEFITS AND WELLBEING:

• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
• Life Cover is provided to eligible employees whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of employment.