Sports Coach

4642100
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Wigston
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Secondary Teaching
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £130 per day.

Sports Coaches... we want to hear from you!

Position: Sports Coach
Location: Wigston – LE18
Pay rate: £130 per day.
Contract: Full-time, temporary.
Age Group: 11–16 years
Start date: 01/02/2024

Role Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated sports coach to join our team at a secondary SEN school in Wigston. The successful candidate will support students aged 11-16 with autism, ADHD, and minor behavioural difficulties. This role involves working with smaller intervention groups of up to 6 students, promoting physical activity and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

If you are a football, rugby, basketball, cricket, volleyball, or athletics coach, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and deliver engaging sports and physical education sessions tailored to the needs of students with SEN.
  • Support and manage small intervention groups, ensuring each student is included and engaged.
  • Adapt activities to meet the individual needs of students with autism and ADHD.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and teamwork through sports and physical activities.
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Collaborate with other staff to develop and implement individualised support plans.
  • Promote a safe and supportive environment for all students.
  • Organise and supervise extracurricular sports activities and events.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Previous experience working with children and young people with SEN, particularly autism and ADHD.
  • Strong understanding of sports coaching techniques and strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
  • Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.

Desirable:
  • Relevant qualifications in sports coaching, physical education, or a related field.
  • Experience in behaviour management and positive reinforcement techniques.

Working Hours:
  • 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday.

Salary:
  • £90 per day, equivalent to £17,550 per annum (actual salary)

What’s in it for you?
  • School holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development and temp to perm available.
  • Comprehensive training programme.
  • A dedicated Hays consultant to aid you in your career.
  • Supportive team environment where you matter.
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
  • Cycle to Work Schemes.
  • Critical illness cover.

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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