Netball Coach

Title: Netball Coach

Reporting to: Netball Lead Coach

Contract: Work available in the Easter and Summer school holidays.

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Locations:  Bedford Modern School (MK41 7NT), Headington School, Oxford (OX3 7TD), St Gabriels School, Newbury (RG20 9BD)

Summary of Position:

The role of a Netball Coach is to deliver outstanding, structured netball sessions to the children attending our academies, usually between the ages of 7 and 14. As well as leading sessions, coaches contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social care offered by Ultimate Sports Academies. Our coaches have a pastoral role as the leader of a group of children on camp, with the focus being on maintaining welfare and providing high quality care.

Essential Requirements:

• Ideally hold a minimum England Netball L1 coaching qualification (or equivalent) or have experience playing to a high level.
• Experience of working with children.
• Able to tailor delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
• Have an excellent working knowledge of all aspects of netball – technical, tactical and physical.
• Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
• Approachable, patient, and above all, passionate about netball!

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.