Trainee Multi Sports Coach

Salary: Scale 4 SCP 9 – 13 £27,254 – £29,064 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours. Weekend enhancements may be earned. Will progress to Scale 5 SCP 14 – 19 £29,540 - £32,061 per annum pro rata based on 37 hours per week, upon successful completion of a recognised Gymnastics (Level 2) qualification. (Failure to do so will result in the termination of your employment from this post) Hours: 22 hours per week, see rota below (subject to change) – rota reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approximately 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 holders will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends. 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 Trainee Multi-sports Coach, you will assist with the planning, implementation and delivery of innovative sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines. You will coach participants and assist Multi-sport Coaches, as permitted by your qualifications, in accordance with Council policies and procedures. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the planning and implementation of sport and physical activity participation programmes in line with governing bodies and industry guidelines. Under the guidance of a Multi-sports Coach, you will assist with the coaching of participants, as permitted by your qualifications, ensuring adherence to systems that promote best practice, including use of the course management software. 2026/0075 Identify and build relationships with key under-represented, hard-to-reach and higher risk groups within the local community to Get Everyone Moving. Obtain feedback, evaluate and make recommendations on the programmes. Erect and dismantle equipment to ensure facilities and equipment are prepared for a safe and enjoyable customer experience and report any issues/defects. 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. Assist with the administration, record keeping and communication with parents/participants. 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. Ensure compliance with all Council, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunity, Health & Safety policies and Codes of Conduct. Promote and/or sell all products and activities within the Centre and within the Health and Recreation portfolio. 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 coaching/group exercise qualification in at least one fitness/sport discipline, which enables the coach to deliver independently. Experience • Six months experience to include: ▪ Working directly with the public within a customer-facing capacity; ▪ 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. Working Arrangements/Flexibility 22 hours per week, see sample rota below, subject to change – rota reflects the gymnastics programme which will run for approximately 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 holders will be required to work outside normal hours including public holidays, evenings and weekends.