Job Description

Post: Community Coach

Salary: £23,398-26,822

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week / Part time hours also considered

Reports to: Physical Activity & Health Manager

The Role

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional physical activity deliverer to join our current team of teachers and experienced coaches at Move More. This is an exciting new opportunity for the right candidate which will build on and expand our current provision within a variety of community settings. We are looking for people that share Move More’s values and goals, to help us grow and prosper, to make a positive contribution to children’s health and wellbeing across Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and wider across Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire.

Main duties

-Plan, organise and deliver high quality activity sessions at a variety of different community settings and age ranges (2-18 years).

-Deliver specific interventions for identified children i.e. those most at risk of disengaging from physical activity, being or becoming obese, diversionary activities etc.

-Support the Education team with delivery in schools.

-Work with a range of partners within the delivery of community provision.

-Deliver the balanceability learn to cycle programme for reception/KS1 children.

-To be support and lead the delivery of holiday camps.

-Support and help deliver Move More’s vision and organisational goals.

-Actively promote the work and public image of the charity, by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to the public.

-Undertake other duties which are appropriate to the level and general responsibilities of the post.

Please note: As this is a community based role the hours of the role will need to be flexible to suit the requirements of the programme – evening and weekend work will be required on a weekly basis.

Personal Specification

Knowledge and Understanding

-A clear vision and understanding of how physical activity positively impacts the development of healthy lives for children and young people.

-A confident and proficient sports coach across multiple sports and activities.

-Sound knowledge and understanding of child development, health factors and how to share key, child centred messages through fun and engaging programmes.

-Knowledge of disability sport and inclusion strategies.

-An up to date understanding of the current sport and physical activity landscape and national concerns associated with health, obesity and wellbeing.

Experience

-Working with children and young people e.g. within PE lessons, after school clubs, holiday camps and community settings.

-Working across a range of sports and physical activities.

-Developing innovative and informed solutions to the challenges faced by children and young people, as well as supporting the ongoing motivation to sustain healthier lifestyle habits.

Qualifications

-A Minimum Level 2 NGB Coaching Award.

-A sports related degree or teaching qualification would be preferable.

-Evidence of professional development relevant to the role.

-Current driving license (use of own transport essential).

Skills and attributes

-Have a passion for the job, working with children and a drive for excellence.

-Highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills that suit a range of needs and audiences.

-Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.

-Flexible, creative and innovative in overcoming barriers for positive change. The ability to create positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

-The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-A desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of children and young people.

-Proficient user of databases and Microsoft Office packages.

-Willingness to take on coaching based projects as they arise throughout the year.

Move More Staff Benefits

As well as having a positive impact on children each and every day and working for one of the largest children’s physical activity providers in Gloucestershire, Move More Staff also have the following benefits:

-6% employer pension contribution (employees contribute 2%)

-Perkbox membership – employee discounts at a wide range of stores, free counselling sessions and wellness sessions.

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-50% off Move More Camps for 2 children of your choice

-Mileage costs covered at 45p per mile

-Free Canterbury Move More uniform

-25 days annual leave + bank holidays

-Sick pay

-Professional development opportunities

-Offices based at All Saints Academy, easily accessible and free parking

-A company laptop

How to Apply

Please download a recruitment pack and application form from https://www.move-more.org/get-involved/vacancies/

All of the information required is within the recruitment pack

CVs will not be considered.

All Move More staff and Trustees are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If you have been a resident overseas for 3 months or more over the past 5 years, we will also check candidates’ criminal record within that country.

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

Pay: £23,398.00-£26,822.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/01/2025