Performance Quality Coach - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Areté Performance

Description

RGS is an exceptional boys' grammar school in High Wycombe. The school caters for boys aged 11-18 and has an outstanding reputation both academically and for sport.


Purpose:

To provide Strength & Conditioning programmes the core sports teams across all years and to support the individual Performance programme for the identified pupils on the Potential High Performers scheme.

To deliver athletic training aligned with the school's athletic development framework to pupils participating in a wide range of sports as well as contribute to the delivery of the physical education curriculum and sports programme.

Hours of WorkTerm time, as well as RGSHW Summer Camp, rugby pre-season, (mid-August) and Easter Camp. Dates to be confirmed.
Monday - Friday: Approx 27hrs, variable, (dependent on co-curricular programme and boarding requirements)

Saturday and Sunday:
hours dependent on co-curricular programme and boarding requirementsThere will also be further S&C and Personal Training work available as part of Areté Performance

Responsible to:

Head of SportBenefitsAccommodation Included + weekly meals (while boarders are in residence) and utility bills (personalphone calls not included).Use of the school's sports facilities.

Wireless internet connection is provided within the accommodation.

Structured Individual Development Plan and training provided by Areté Performance Opportunities to gain further remuneration via external work through Areté Performance Limited and/or RGS.

Remuneration

• Circa £14,500 per annum

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive, resourceful individual who is seeking constant self-improvement in order to always learn and develop a coach.

The selected candidate will be driving the standards of behaviour already in place within the school environment.
Experience within the discipline of Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development is essential.
Possession of professional coaching qualifications would be beneficial.

An ability to engage and motivate young people in athletic development practices and foster an enjoyment and understanding of athletic training.

Well-developed administrative and organisational skills.
Ability to work in a team and large department.
Strong work ethic, punctual, reliable and committed to personal development.
Be able to promote safeguarding and child protection in an educational setting.

The role has been designed with the development of the long-term career and employability of the successful candidate in mind.

As such you should only consider applying for this role if you are passionate about coaching and are fully committed to pursuing this path.

This is a unique opportunity to invest in the aspects of the craft that can only be developed by the exposure to high quality coaches and the chance to deliver alongside them.

Main Role and Responsibilities include:

The Resident Graduate Athletic Development Coach is responsible for:Delivering the Physical Literacy aspects of core PE lessons and whole school Athletic Development Curriculum;Planning & delivery of the Athletic Development of one of the key core sports; Rugby, Hockey, Cricket or Rowing;Assisting in the planning & delivery of any RGSHW sports camps;Assisting in the fulfilling of inter school fixtures, including driving the school minibus as required;Lifeguarding during certain swimming lessons &activities; andCovering boarding house supervision duties as required.

Working with students of all ages within PE lessons to implement the curriculumDelivering the Athletic Development Programme and support the teacher in the delivery of lessons.

Working with Areté to deliver the relevant programmes for the 4 core sports andleisure gym use.

Assisting with the delivery of coaching school sports as required and to take co-curricular fixtures, including Saturday FixturesAssisting in the travel requirements of teams going to fixtures by driving the school minibus (training will be provided) as appropriateBoarding DutiesAs Resident Graduate Athletic Development Coach in the Boarding House (minimal hours):Supporting boarding staff and assisting with the supervision, care, safety, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all boardersAssisting with safeguarding and promoting the welfare and pastoral care of boardersAssisting with maintaining discipline by promoting positive behaviour and relationships,and foster and acceptance of the codes of conduct of the house and schoolBeing on duty as a lifeguard whilst boarders use the swimming poolUndertaking other duties of an appropriate nature as may be reasonably required by the Headmaster.

The successful candidate will be supported by Areté Performance to ensure that they are upskilled during their time in the post to ensure a high quality of provision across the remit of the role and increase their suitability to gain employment within the sports performance industry once their contract has ended.

They will be provided with an Individual Development Coach Plan which will include the following:

Mentoring ProgrammePractical Coaching ObservationPlacement Visits to Elite Sports OrganisationsCoach Development Programme MembershipDevelopment Tasks & AssignmentsThese will be be-spoke to your Points of Difference and Areas for Development to ensure that you enhance your knowledge, delivery and soft coaching skills.

QualificationsMust have minimum 2:1 in Sports Science, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Rehabilitation or equivalent degree.


Advantageous:

A clean driving licenceRLSS Lifeguard qualificationA first aid certificateApplication ProcessProvide a CV or information in an appropriate format that details your abilities, skillset and suitability for this position.

Provide a covering letter or video that further elucidates your suitability for the current position, including why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Areté Coach Development programme, making sure to include your development aims as a coach.

These should be sent to - by 8pm Friday 26th April. Please ensure you include the job title and location in the subject header.

Candidates that are successful in this this stage will be contacted with regards to the subsequent steps of the application process.

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