Sports Development Coach
Sports Development Coach
What does it take to become a Sports Development Coach for Tameside MBC's Sports Development Unit?
Have you got what it takes?
Job purpose:- To assist in the delivery of the Sport Strategy in Tameside by acting as a sports coach and providing structured activities at a variety of sites, including schools, sports centres and community areas.
Our focus sports are: Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Tennis, Rugby and Netball.
Main Responsibilities
- To take a lead in the organisation, planning and delivery of school lessons in primary schools and in line with the National Curriculum guidelines.
- To assist in the development of sports provision in designated communities and/or with target groups.
- To work with local schools and support the establishment of after school clubs, competitions and school holiday courses.
- To create structured links with local sports clubs and help establish junior sections and coach education initiatives.
- To keep appropriate records and monitor sessions.
- To ensure health and safety guidelines are enforced.
Personal Requirements
- Level 2 Governing Body coaching qualification in sports development focus sports.
- Sport Coach UK courses.
- Additional sports related qualifications
- Experience with working with young people in either schools, clubs or community setting.
- Skills to include interpersonal and organisational skills, in addition, oral communication.
- Knowledge of sports Governing Body structures and Sport England initiatives.
- Must have the ability to work in a team.
- Must be able to work to development plans
- Must be a car owner/driver
Please see the Jobs section for job offers for the above positions. Please note that these post do come up periodically due to the nature of the job. However, if you are interested in volunteering or working for Tameside Activity and Development Team on a casual basis please see our volunteering section
Life of a Sports Coach
After five years of coaching every Thursday in Greswell Primary School, I feel that I have built up an excellent relationship with all the children and the staff .
The children look forward to PE, I certainly do and its great to feel part of an enthusiastic staff, having an effect on the children's health and sporting opportunities.
I arrive at the school usually to a chorus of "Hi Dave" and a number of high fives with children of all ages. It feels great to be wanted. A conversation with the staff, anything going on in the School? Any problems?
The decision has to be made, 'is the lesson inside or out?', and how does this affect my planning. Then it is preparation time. Set out the cones, make sure the area is clear and safe and away we go!
Teaching new skills, seeing the improvement, letting them play, hoping the class manage to get through a lesson without any falling out or tears. It's a great life being a coach.
Conversations with staff at the end of the day and then relax a little before starting again.
After-school clubs are always well attended no matter which sport we choose and the school is gradually participating in more out of school competitions. This has had the positive effect in raising children's self esteem and a pride in the school. It has also been great for me to be involved in other school activities such as training the play leaders, open evenings and organising a "run with your mum" event.
Feeling part of the team is important and to be able to take part in activities such as Christmas plays and invited to school social events is a real bonus.
The benefit of the school sports programme, I feel, is making a real difference at Greswell.
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