Assistant Sports Coach (Swimming) - REQ000538

Job title: Assistant Sports Coach (Swimming)

Salary: C1 £26,421.00 - £28,770.00 (pro rata)

Hours: Up to 14 hours per week (48 week contract)

Contract: Permanent

Location: City wide

As an Assistant Sports Coach you’ll thrive on helping people to develop their skills as competitive swimmers in and out of the water.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As an Assistant Sports Coach you will bring to the role:

Able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
Able to provide explanation and demonstrate appropriate sport/physical activity techniques using a variety of equipment to aid learning.
Hold an appropriate Level 1 or higher appropriate National Governing Body qualification.
Willing to work unsociable hours including early morning, late evening and weekends.
Hold or willing to obtain before commencement of employment the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent qualification.

About the role

As our next Assistant Sports Coach you’ll work with swimmers across our pathway within a team of coaches that is recognised as one of the best in the UK. You will assist in delivering training sessions with passion and work with swimmers who are on a lifelong journey within the sport, building great relationships and inspiring young people to love the sport and perform at their best.

The role is integral to our Swim Training Scheme team.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

A competitive rate of pay.
Flexible working patterns to suit you subject to service needs.

Professional development opportunities
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact (Jamie Fowler, Senior Age Group Coach) Call 0113 378 3250 or email james.fowler@leeds.gov.uk .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To assist in the delivery of a structured programme for the athletes and customers level of ability within their relevant training scheme or class to support the long-term athlete development model.
To assist in the coaching of progressive practises that will enable the athletes and customers to develop within their chosen activity and where appropriate develop world class technical skills.
To assist in the preparation of athletes and customers in their progression towards their goals or through to the next level of their relevant LCC training scheme.
To assist in the delivery of session on the Regional Fast Track and/or National Development Squad.
To provide a fun, safe and consistent sport/physical activity programme for all ages and abilities.
Maintain a good and positive image of Active Leeds and Leeds City Council to customers and the public by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional level of service.
To encourage the development of sport/physical activity throughout the city, by ensuring athletes and customers reach their full potential.

To attend, support and assist at required events and competitions.

Responsibilities for Grade

To assist on instructing individuals or groups in a sport/physical activity programme.
To be a positive role model, creating a fun and safe environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in sport/physical activity under their care.
To promote and support all Leeds City Council sport/physical activity programmes.
To assist in ensuring the safety and control of the learners within the sport/physical activity lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation and activity are adhered to.
To assist in the undertaking of administrative tasks in connection with the programmes of work i.e., teaching plans, class registers, monitoring and evaluation, parent / guardian/ customer feedback, and recording information/records by which means required as part of the programme.
To ensure the safe use and storage of any equipment required during and after a session.
To comply with the commitments outlined in the Active Leeds service Values, focusing on individual needs, and ensuring standards are maintained.
To attend training, meetings, assessments, and forums to continually develop teaching practices and meet Active Leeds and Leeds City Council codes of conduct.
To carry out and promote the above duties in compliance with LCC policies including equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety.
To undertake any other duties, as directed by the line manager which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility

Qualifications

Level 1 appropriate NGB qualification
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent. (Specific to Aquatic coaches’ disciplines)

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

Able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
Able to provide explanation and demonstrate sport/physical activity techniques using a variety of equipment to aid learning.
Able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
Able to assist delivering a sport/physical activity lesson programme to children and adults.
Able to work flexibly as part of a team.
Able to understand and interpret instructions
Able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
Able to assist in ensuring safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake necessary risk assessments.
Able to inspire and motivate participants in sport/physical activity sessions.
Able to assist with lesson planning and implement sport/physical activity sessions.
Able to assist with accurately assessing/recording and evaluating participant progress using the appropriate resources provided.
Able to provide information and advice to existing and potential customers regarding the sport/physical activity programme.
Hold an appropriate NGB Level 1 (minimum) qualification.
Hold or willing to obtain before commencement of employment the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of Health and Safety guidelines.
Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare guidelines appropriate to your activity.
Some experience of coaching sport/physical activity to children and adults.
Experience of using IT applications.
Willing to work unsociable including early morning, late evening and weekends.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.

Knowledge of the safety requirements for your activity.
Knowledge of sport/physical activity framework and pathways.
Knowledge of industry best practice for appropriate activity.
Experience of assisting coaching within a sport/physical activity programme.
Experience of working with sports/physical activity environment including coaching sports camps and holiday activities.
Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework

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