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About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Sports Coaches to deliver inclusive sports and physical activity sessions for children and young people with disabilities across community programmes and initiatives. As a Casual Sports Coach, you will plan and deliver safe, fun, enjoyable and progressive coaching sessions at a variety of locations across the borough, while ensuring the wellbeing and safety of participants at all times. You will work within the Sport & Leisure Team to create positive sporting experiences that support participation, development and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver safe, fun, enjoyable and progressive coaching sessions.
Ensure the wellbeing and safety of participants at all times.
Work within the Sport & Leisure Team to create positive sporting experiences that support participation, development and inclusion.

Requirements

A recognised National Governing Body coaching qualification (minimum Level 1 or equivalent).
Experience of sports coaching and working with children and young people.
Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and planning abilities.
Ability to lead, motivate and support children and young people during coaching sessions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to equality, diversity and continuous professional development.
Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
Must be able to travel independently across the borough.
Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Skills

Sports coaching
Working with children and young people
Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication
Organisational skills
Planning abilities
Leadership
Motivation
Support
Teamwork
Equality
Diversity
Continuous professional development

Location

Croydon

Work Type

Casual
Flexible working arrangements
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Casual

Education Level

Minimum Level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Grade 7 £38,256 - £39,276 (pro rata) p.a.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits

About the Company

Croydon Council's priorities include balancing books, listening to residents, and delivering good sustainable services.
Key business plan outcomes include Croydon being a place of opportunity, children and young people thriving, and a cleaner, safer, and healthier borough.

Equal Opportunity

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.