Casual Dive Coach - REQ001436

Job title: Dive Coach

Salary: C1 - C3 £27,711 - £32,654 pro rata

Hours: Casual

An opportunity has arisen within the Active Leeds Diving Training Scheme for Casual Diving Coaches.

Leeds City Council, City Development and Active Leeds are committed to Diving in Leeds. The programme develops athletes competing at all levels of the Diving pathway from county to the Olympic level. We are therefore looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Diving professionals to join our successful Diving Training Scheme.

Purpose of the Job:

To assist in the delivery of a structured programme within the Diving Training Scheme, and to deliver sessions in a professional manner, abiding by the City Council and National Governing Body Codes of Conduct.
Contribute to a fun and enjoyable experience for all participants and promote the sport of Competitive Diving within the Council Framework.
To undertake administrative tasks in connection with programmes of work .i.e. Class Registers, Monitoring and Evaluation and to report to and liaise with the Assistant and Head coaches, facilities and other parties as directed and appropriate.

The successful person will have demonstrated excellent communication skills and have the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and be able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations. Organisation, planning for sessions and time management skills are essential to this post, as is a willingness to undertake additional training and further professional development.

You should possess:

A current National Governing Body coaching qualification.
Experience of working with young people in sports and leisure activities.
The ability to communicate with a wide range of people, both individually and in groups.
Good organisation and time management skills.
An understanding of risk assessments and health and safety guidelines.
Relevant knowledge of safeguarding and welfare issues.

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

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To lead 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.

Coach progressive practises that will enable the athletes and customers to reach their goals and where appropriate develop world class technical skills.

Prepare athletes and customers for their progression to reaching their goals and/or through to the next level of their relevant LCC training scheme.

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 learners reach their full potential.

To manage the coaching programme and the delivery for athletes and customers within the relevant LCC training/activity scheme.

To attend, support and be responsible for a group of athletes and customers at required events and competitions.

To oversee, lead and mentor other coaches where required.

When required support the programme manager in the talent identification process and programme development.

Responsibilities for Grade

To instruct and lead individuals or groups in a sport/physical activity programme.
To develop a training programme which includes progressive and measurable practises for competition-based athletes and when necessary, create individual training plans. Specific to the swim training scheme/gymnastics/tennis.
To use approved coaching practises to support the athletes in their development to achieve their full potential. Specific to swim training scheme/gymnastics/tennis.
To be able to work across different levels of the programme when required.
Understand the rules, regulations, and competition laws of the relevant sport. Specific to the swim training scheme/ gymnastics/tennis.
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 ensure the safety and control of the learners within the sport/physical activity lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the venues operation and activity are adhered to.
To undertake administrative tasks in connection with the programmes of work i.e., session plans, class registers, monitoring and evaluation, parent / guardian feedback/customer, 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 good practice and meet Active Leeds and Leeds City Council codes of conduct. Furthermore, continue professional development to keep up to date with NGB requirements.
To ensure good communication with Leisure Centre managers, the Business and Development teams when required.
To work with the NGB when required, this may include attending or running camps, programmes and or competitions (specific to sport/discipline).
To ensure safety and control of participants are in line with relevant regulations and centre’s operational procedures in terms of lifesaving and first aid as required (Aquatics Disciplines).
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.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

Qualifications

Level 2 or higher 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 appropriate 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 deliver an appropriate sport/physical activity 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 lead in ensuring safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake necessary risk assessments.
Able to inspire and motivate participants in sport/physical activity.
Able to lead with session planning and implement progressive sport/physical activity sessions.
Able to lead 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 Level 2 or higher appropriate National Governing Body qualification.
Hold or willing to obtain before commencement of employment the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches or equivalent qualification.
Knowledge of your NGB’s award scheme and pathways.
Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety guidelines.
Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare guidance.
Experience of coaching sport/physical activity to children and adults, through all stages of the framework, whether in groups or individuals.
Experience of working within a structured competitive or council programme.
Experience of using IT applications.
Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework.
Willing to work unsociable hours including early morning, late evening and weekends.
Must be able to attend monthly training sessions.
Willing to work in a professional and responsible manner.
Must be able to work anywhere within the city boundary.

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 sport/physical activity framework and pathways.
Knowledge of industry best practice for appropriate activity.
Experience of 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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