GRADUATE SPORTS ASSISTANT -(Strength & Conditioning) Fixed Term

GRADUATE SPORTS ASSISTANT (Strength & Conditioning)- Fixed Term

Our client is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11 to 18. Situated in Bloxham, North Oxfordshire, this school offers a rural setting whilst being easily accessible from London and the Home Counties.

They are currently looking to recruit a Graduate Sports Assistant, who will have responsibility for teaching and coaching of a sport and Strength & Conditioning (S&C) under the direction and guidance of the Director of Sport and the coaches s/he is assigned to. S/he must ensure that all teaching, coaching, administrative and pastoral tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard, enabling the continued success, enjoyment and enthusiasm for sport at the school. 

Job Description:

• Work effectively as a member of the Sports Department to improve the quality of teaching, coaching and learning.
• Lead the S&C work in the school’s gym for all pupils for a wide variety of sports and fitness goals.
• Assist with coaching of school sport (rugby, hockey, netball and cricket), including 3 terms of Saturday sport.
• Assist with practical aspects of PE teaching in the school curriculum.
• Assist in the SPARQ fitness testing and data recording of all pupils in the school.
• Design, timetable and implement functional training programmes to improve sporting performance of the school’s pupils.
• Teach, coach, lead and supervise sports and other extra-curricular activities as required.
• Assist with organisation of inter-house school competitions.
• Produce a weekly Fixtures Schedule for visiting staff and parents.
• Assist with the school’s hosting of opposition pupils, staff and parents on match days.
• Assist with supervision and lead extra-curricular activities in the Lower School (ages 11 to 13).
• Undertake any reasonable tasks as directed by the Director of Sport or a member of Senior Leadership.
• Act as a role-model to pupils through personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Attend whole school and departmental INSET training.
• Be part of a rota providing evening supervision for the boarding community.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience:

Essential:

• A sports related degree and/or an MSc in Strength & Conditioning or equivalent experience.
  • A thorough, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of sports teaching, coaching and playing.
  • Coaching experience of rugby, hockey, cricket or netball.
  • Ability to coordinate individual and group training programmes.

Desirable:

• National governing body coaching qualifications.
• UKSCA Accreditation
  • Level 2 qualifications
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Approximately 40 hours per week, including Saturdays, term time only (33 weeks).

The salary is approximately £11,096 for the fixed term period of late Aug 2017 – early July 2018, including paid holiday.

Accommodation provided in school from late Aug 2017 – early July 2018. All meals supplied during term time.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and qualifications required, please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter ASAP.

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm Friday 28^th April.

*PLEASE NOTE – by applying to this position, you agree for your CV and cover letter to be submitted to our client, who shall contact you directly, should your application make their short-list*

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The person appointed will be subject to the obligatory checks by the Disclosure & Barring Service.