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Apprentice Sports Coach

Trowbridge Town Council
Pay: £105.00 Text
Location: Wiltshire Trowbridge United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jan 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02566022
Adventure 2017-11-24 2017-12-23

Job Description


This involves:



Using the training and qualifications achieved to assist the Leisure Activities Manager in providing sports and leisure activities in and around Trowbridge.




  • Assist in establishing sports and leisure activities throughout the year term time and school breaks/holidays)

  • Assist the Leisure Activities Development Manager in establishing links with local groups including schools, clubs, youth groups and others in an attempt to combine resources and offer more sporting or activity based locations

  • Support work with clubs and other community groups and, through high quality coaching, ensure that young people are retained in sport

  • Carry out outreach work throughout the town, identifying concerns and hopes of young people; provide regular written and verbal reports to the Sports & Leisure Activities Supervisor

  • Be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage young people to participate in sport or other physical activity

  • Effectively supervise, mentor and direct casual staff and apprentices where appropriate

  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant National Governing Body programmes, policies and practices

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners and community organisations, attending meetings as and when necessary

  • Assist in promoting and organisation community projects where young people work with, and offer support to, other people's events and activities

  • Encourage participation by young people in all town events including, but not exclusively, Community Spotlight, Carnival, May Day Celebrations, Beach Party

  • Undertake administrative duties as necessary e.g maintain accurate attendance registers, carry out risk assessments etc.

  • Assist in the collation of management information

  • Assist in maintaining equipment and resources held by the council to allow staff to complete their tasks to the highest standard

  • Abide by and follow child protection guidelines laid down by the council and/or those clubs where activities are provided

  • Act responsibly in managing your own health and safety and that of anyone else who may be affected by your actions/omissions

  • Work in a confidential and professional manner and uphold the good reputation of the Council; in doing this you should abide by the Council's policies and procedures.



Personal Qualities :

  • Positive

  • Independant

  • Enthusiastic

  • Organised

  • Trustworthy

  • Good listener



Skills Required :

  • Enthusiastic

  • Approachable

  • Adaptable

  • Good time management skills

  • Flexible

  • Effective communication skills

  • Ability to travel

  • Keen to learn

  • Team work



Future Prospects : Possible long term employment for the right candidate.

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