Multi Sports Coach

Salary: Scale 5 SCP 14 – 19 £28,624 - £31,067 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours. Irregular hours allowance or weekend enhancement may be earned. Hours: 30.5 hours per week, see rota below (subject to change) – this reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approx. 40 weeks each year – Multi Sports Coaches will be expected to work flexibly for other programmes/activities in addition to the 40 week gymnastics programmes. Evening working will be required given the operational hours of the Centre. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends.

Sample rota (subject to change) Dromore Community Centre – Monday, Thursday & Friday

Rathfriland Community Centre - Tuesday The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay throughout the Council area. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.”

JOB PURPOSE: Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the service objectives. As a qualified Multi-sports Coach, you will plan, implement and deliver innovative sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines. You will coach and develop participants, as permitted by your qualifications, in accordance with Council policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Undertake the planning and implementation of sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines, which are progressive and inclusive to suit a variety of settings and meet the diverse needs of individuals and groups. 2. Coach participants, as permitted by your qualifications, ensuring adherence to systems that promote best practice, including use of the course management software. 3. Identify and build relationships with key under-represented, hard-to-reach and higher risk groups within the local community to Get Everyone Moving. 4. Prepare innovative and progressive lesson plans and schemes of work that meet the requirements of the programmes. 5. Obtain feedback, evaluate and make recommendations on the programmes. 6. Erect and dismantle equipment to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience and report any issues/defects. 7. Conduct inspections, cleaning duties and dynamic risk assessments to ensure that equipment and activity areas are clean, tidy and hygienic for a safe and enjoyable customer experience. 8. Assist with the administration, record keeping and communication with parents/participants. 9. Develop strong working relationships with the voluntary, statutory and community sectors and staff in Council, who are involved in sport/physical activity planning and delivery. 10. Guide and train other coaches and instructors, as required. 11. Ensure compliance with all Council, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunity, Health & Safety policies and Codes of Conduct. 12. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Centre and within the Health and Recreation portfolio. 13. Be flexible and collaborative and actively support all colleagues and other activities or processes, which impact on the performance of the Centre. Qualifications and training • A recognised Gymnastics (Level 2) qualification; • A recognised relevant coaching/group exercise qualification in at least one other discipline which enables the coach to deliver independently. Experience

• One year’s experience to include: ▪ Working directly with the public within a customerfacing capacity; ▪ Maintaining accurate records; ▪ Completing facility or equipment checks. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Excellent oral, and written communication skills; • Ability to achieve positive results through influencing and interpersonal skills; • Customer care skills; • Ability to work as part of a team; • Ability to work on own initiative; • Ability to handle sensitive or difficult situations appropriately; • Competent in the use of IT; • Understanding of health and safety requirements; • Flexible approach to work demands. Driving

Access to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 30.5 hours per week, see rota below (subject to change) - this reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approx. 40 weeks each year – Multi Sports Coaches will be expected to work flexibly for other programmes/activities in addition to the 40 week gymnastics programmes. Evening working will be required given the operational hours of the Centre. The post holder will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends.