Sports Coach (Level 1) (permanent zero hours)

About the role

Our Sport Hallam coaches are responsible for developing skills, performance and overall physical and mental wellbeing of our student athletes, teams and club members. Using your experience and expertise, you will plan and provide personalized coaching and, through effective communication, help guide our students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Nurture a culture of respect, resilience and a love for the sport.
• Plan and lead effective training sessions and prepare student athletes for competition.
• Attend competition/games days to support with student-athletes performance.
• Cultivate a positive team culture built on discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
• Provide coaching expertise to improve the quality and standard of training and development.

Requirements

• Experience in coaching and working with student athletes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the specific sport and ability to adapt coaching methods accordingly.
• Ability to foster a positive and supportive environment.
• Commitment to promoting individual growth and team cohesion.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in sports science, education, or a related field.
• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
• Experience working with student athletes at the university level.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver training sessions.
• Knowledge of the specific sport and its rules.
• Experience in fostering a positive team culture.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student athletes.

Benefits

• Contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
• The option to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) if you were previously a member.

Pay

£28,031 to £31,236 per annum, (pro rata), depending on experience.

Schedule

Hours and schedule will vary based on the specific sport and the needs of the program.

Contact

Contact details: Emily Beresford or Adam Barr
Email: barr@shu.ac.uk
Email: beresford@shu.ac.uk