Introduction to Amber Valley School Sport Partnership
Amber Valley School Sport Partnership CIO is a UK registered charity through the charities commission, charity no. 1162691. As an organisation we are committed to providing a quality service to its member schools and partners through PE, School Sport and Physical Activity delivery in the local area.
Our mission is to;
“empower all young people to achieve, succeed and excel through PE, School Sport and Physical Activity”.
As an organisation we are committed to ensure that our values are cemented through everything we do from our trustees, staff and volunteers.
SSP core values
• Integrity
• Respect
Enjoyment
• Development
Quality
Inclusion
Integrity is the foundation of our work, ensuring that we do things in the right way and always for the best interest of young people. Respect for our staff, schools, partners and young people by showing care, honor and importance to everyone involved. Development is a key aspect to our world, developing young people, products, services, structures etc, we want to strive at making the organisation better and continually look for ways to advance the organisation whilst maintaining Quality and producing high standards throughout the organisation. We also want people within the organisation to have Enjoyment in what they do and their positive impact on shaping the future of the organisation and children whilst maintaining an Inclusive approach to ensuring that all young people achieve their potential.
We are looking for new staff members to join our team in a part time capacity to support with the demand for clubs both before and after school so if you have an NGB qualification and want to help us shape the future across Amber Valley then we want to hear from you!
To apply, please complete the application form, if you cannot locate it visit www.avssp.co.uk and click through to ‘work for us’.
PE & Sports Coach
Job Title: PE & Sports Coach
Organisation: Amber Valley School Sport Partnership CIO
Salary: up to £15 per hour
About: Amber Valley SSP CIO are a local non-for-profit organisation working in the borough of Amber Valley and looking to recruit highly motivated, talented sports coaches to engage students in sport and physical activity
Amber Valley SSP CIO are committed to providing a quality service to its member schools and adopts a strong approach to safety when working with children.
Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated Sports Coaches with experience of working within a school environment. As a deliverer you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of schools leading breakfast, lunch and/or after-school clubs as well as curriculum time PE lessons. The role will include delivering high quality provision to both KS1 and KS2. A good developmental approach will see strong lunch and after school clubs operating which will support schools achieve via competition or increased health benefits.
Applicants will be expected to have a flexible approach to working with an ability to engage with students across KS1 & 2 whilst communicating effectively with staff and other stakeholders.
Successful applicants will benefit from access to high quality PE planning and resources and will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced PE & School Sport Specialists in order to develop their skills further
The successful written applicants will be expected to be interviewed and be observed working with students.
How to apply: applications forms to be sent to info@avssp.co.uk
Purpose of the role:
• Engage and enthuse students in PE & School Sport through exciting, well-structured extracurricular clubs
• Work with the Charity to develop local schools with their PE and School Sport Development
• Contribute to achievement in schools through competition and/or health initiatives through extra-curricular provision
Develop strong relationships with schools by being an important ambassador of the organisation
Key Relationships
• Headteachers, subject leaders and other staff in the local schools
• Responsible to Charity Manager/Coaching programme lead
Responsible for maintaining the excellent relationships that have been built up by the Charity with stake holders in the schools consisting of Headteachers, PE Coordinators
• Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide, information, advice and expertise on programme areas.
General Responsibilities
People Management – work with work experience pupils when required, work within the internal school structure
Equality and diversity – adopt the Charity policy on equality and diversity found in the employee handbook
Health and safety – have understanding of the localities working within, safety of young people at all times, the local schools’ policy on safety in their schools plus any resources you may have
Risk Management – identify any risks to the service with line managers, mitigate risks through foresight and planning, minimise risk to you and young people.
Maintain safe guarding principles for all young people and report any concerns to school/management.
Person Profile
| Essential | Desirable | Evidence | |
| Experience | Have experience of working insport/PE/Physical activityExperience of working with adiverse range of young people.Ability to work in schoolfacilities and using schoolresources to maximise youngpeople's enjoyment of PE andSchool Sport | Ability to workacross Key Stage 1and 2Experience ofdeveloping plansand strategies forimprovingparticipation. | Application andinterview |
| Skills andKnowledge | Ability to provide high qualitycoachingAbility to conduct safe practicefor young people achievinglearning outcomes throughvarious themes/areas of workExcellent awareness of childprotection, identifying concernand finding solutions | Awareness ofplanning andassessment in PEUnderstanding theschool day andfunctions of schoolsAwareness ofplanning andassessment in the PECurriculum | Application andinterview |
| Personaleffectiveness | A fun individual with ability tobring personality to sessionstaught providing dynamic andenthusiast delivery styleReliable and trustworthyshowing professionalism at alltimesKeen interest in sportscoaching, teaching and healthand fitnessExcellent time management | Ability to influencechange. | Application andinterview |
| Ability to work autonomouslyto meet service standards,targets and deadlinesProactive and self- motivated,able to work on own initiativeExcellent communication andlistening skillsCommitment to collaborativeworkingAbility to negotiate, persuade,build and maintain effectiveinternal and external workingrelationships at all levelsSolution finder | |||
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| Qualifications | Full Driving license and accessto vehicle | Good use of ICTGood use of emailLevel 2 Multi SkillsqualificationNGB CoachingqualificationLevel 5 PESpecialism | Application |