About The Role
The Details:
- Title: Athletics Coach
- Reporting to: Athletics Lead Coach
- Contract: Work available in theMay half-term and Summer school holidays
- Tuesday 31st May to Wednesday 1st June
- Monday 15th August to Thursday 18th August
- Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm weekdays.
- Pay: £70.00 - £112.00 per day (plus 12.07% holiday pay), based on qualifications and experience.
Summary of Position:
The role of an Athletics Coach is to deliver outstanding, structured athletics sessions to the children attending our academies, usually between the ages of 7 and 14. As well as leading sessions, coaches contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social care offered by Ultimate Sports Academies. Our coaches have a pastoral role as the leader of a group of children on camp, with the focus being on maintaining welfare and providing high quality care.
For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description for this Vacancy
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Ideally hold a minimum UK Athletics L1 coaching qualification (or equivalent) or have experience playing to a high level.
- Experience of working with children.
- Able to tailor delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
- Have an excellent working knowledge of all aspects of athletics – technical, tactical and physical.
- Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
- Approachable, patient, and above all, passionate about athletics!
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
- Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.
About Us
What Makes us Ultimate?
Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.
"Ultimate Activity Camps Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and satisfactory references."
