Netball Performance Coach

Expectations & Responsibilities

Coaches play a crucial role in the development of any sport and in the lives of the performers they coach. Good coaches ensure participants have positive experiences and are therefore likely to continue in their sport and achieve their potential.

We expect you to facilitate and contribute towards the growth and development of both individual participants and collective teams. We expect you to put the students at the heart of everything you do, maximising their enjoyment, participation and development.

• Deliver sport specific sessions that meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions.
• Plan, implement, analyse and revise suitable coaching programmes in accordance with Sport England, BUCS & NGB guidelines.
• Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
• Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
• Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
• Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.
• To play a key role as a Sport Brighton member of staff, to actively support departmental goals and support students to understand the value of sport at university.

Specific Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities may include:

• Plan and lead weekly sessions that are appropriate for all individuals and the environment.
• Lead team selection and attend competitive fixtures to support the team.
• Support individual player development through a range of coaching styles and feedback mechanisms that meet the needs of the student athletes.
• Contribute to a positive coaching culture within Sport Brighton.
• Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Best Practice and Wellbeing in line with Sport Brighton guidelines.
• Work with a student committee, other coaches and Sport Brighton to create an accessible and inclusive environment.

Application

To apply, please send your coaching CV to: M.Hanlon@brighton.ac.uk. For further information please contact Michael via email or on 01273 643524.