Sports Coach - Preston, United Kingdom - SportsCool Preston & Fylde

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About us

SportsCool Preston & Fylde is a small friendly business that is growing quickly in reputation across Preston and the Fylde Coast and the surrounding areas.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Training Opportunities
• Chance to work with an incredible team of coaches

SportsCool Preston & Fylde is seeking enthusiastic and versatile coaches.

If you have a passion for sport and enjoy working with young people of all skill levels, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

As a Sport Coach, you will have the chance to introduce and develop fundamental skills across a range of traditional and non-traditional sports, fostering a love for physical activity.

SportsCool is the UK's leading sports and dance coaching organisation.

With over 15 years of experience and an innovative approach to sports coaching we have been able to sustain a motivated team delivering outstanding coaching sessions, working with over 35,000 children in over 150 schools each week.

You will benefit from the support of an experienced team, with backgrounds in coaching and education, to support you with the next phase of your career development.

• Deliver engaging and ageappropriate coaching sessions in various sports, including but not limited to football, dodgeball, fencing, archery, yoga, dance.
• Have the ability to make every young person feel 10 feet tall.
• Be able inspire all young people to find a sport that they can enjoy.
• Teach and reinforce fundamental skills, techniques, and strategies in each sport, catering to the needs and abilities of individual learners.
• Plan and organise practise sessions, drills, and minigames that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Assess young peoples' progress and provide constructive feedback to help them improve their performance.
• Create a positive and inclusive environment where young people feel motivated, supported, and encouraged to participate in sports.
• Collaborate with schools to deliver curriculum sessions or before school, after school, and lunch sessions.
• Work with schools' behaviour systems to ensure all students can participate fully.
• Ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all young people during training sessions.
• Work collaboratively with schools to deliver excellent customer service.

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Previous experience as a multi-sport coach or player, with a strong foundation in multiple sports disciplines (essential)
• Knowledge of fundamental skills and rules in various sports, with the ability to adapt coaching methods accordingly.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with young people, parents, and staff members.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and inspiring young people of different ages and skill levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with diverse groups of young people and adjust coaching approaches accordingly.
• Relevant coaching certifications and qualifications in one or more sports.
• First Aid
• A Clear Enhanced DBS
• Full driving licence and vehicle / ability to travel to settings with Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Longridge, Grimsargh, Chipping and across the Fylde Coast
• NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification (preferred)

Due to the size of our organisation we are able to offer a variety of contracts. You will benefit from industry leading training and be supported to gain additional coaching qualifications.


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


Pay:
£12.00-£15.00 per hour


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person