Casual Sports Coach (RCT)

Key Objectives

To deliver safe, effective and enjoyable sports programmes or coaching sessions which meet the needs of the customers attending the sessions.
To deliver coaching or instruction in a sport to an individual or group of customers with the purpose of developing skills, within a fun environment

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

To supervise and encourage safe participation in the sport
To prepare schemes of work and lesson plans for activity sessions

1. To deliver instruction and coaching in accordance with schemes of work to achieve the target outcomes and adapt delivery according to the needs of the participants.
2. To evaluate activity delivery and revise the lesson plans and schemes of work as appropriate.
3. To undertake assessments, keep records as required and provide feedback to programme managers.  
4. To create an environment in which individuals are motivated to maintain an active lifestyle and continued participation in sports, at an appropriate skill level.  
5. To liaise with Managers regarding the development of sports activities.
6. To actively promote and market sports classes and sports development programmes within the service and to promote Leisure for Life usage.
7. To maintain a professional approach to both customers and colleagues.
8. To ensure that the environment and any equipment used is maintained to the necessary standards prior to the start of the session.
9. Take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and their customers including all necessary risk assessments of the activity
10. To control entry of customers (where applicable) by collecting receipts/tickets.
11. To undertake personal training and development as required
12. To contribute to one-off sports events as required
13. To work as part of a team and support other sports Coaches or Instructors, as required.

To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity