PE Graduate Assistant Sports Coach

Graduate Assistant and Sports Coach

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate and a dynamic coach. He or she will be able to lead coaching sessions to develop student skill, fitness and tactical understanding. The candidate will be expected to manage a team for training sessions (during games afternoons and after school practices) and fixtures, providing positive and constructive feedback to students on their performance. Love of the subject and an ability to convey this to students is essential.

In supporting the work of the department, the graduate assistant will foster a strong team spirit, help to develop their skills and look to inspire the students. He or she will also be a good administrator, able to proactively manage given day-to-day tasks in the department efficiently and with initiative. They will be responsible for ensuring that teaching staff are supported with the necessary equipment for lessons. As such, it is essential that all requirements and regulations for Health and Safety and Child Protection policies laid down by both Sevenoaks School, the PE department and the Sennocke Centre Manager (as appropriate) are adhered to.

We are looking for applicants comfortably confident to deliver in areas such as hockey, netball, rounders, tennis and athletics for girls games, and applicants in football, rugby, cricket, tennis and athletics for boys games.

A commitment to excellent pastoral care and enriching all co-curricular activities is desirable.

Duration

This role is a fixed term contract, required from 28 August 2018 to 30 June 2019 (inclusive).

Working Hours

0900 - 1630 Monday to Friday, plus 0 Saturdays

On some days there may be a requirement for a later finish, balanced by a later start time, but this will be agreed in discussion with management and notice will be given.

Hours worked on a Saturday will be compensated by time off in lieu during the week.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this contract, including pro-rata holiday entitlement, will be pro-rata of GBP19,037 for an academic year i.e. 10 months. The actual salary for the 10 month contract is GBP13,950p.a. including paid annual leave.

Membership of the school's sports centre and lunches (Monday to Friday and Saturday when the school is in session) are provided free of charge during term-time.

Accommodation

A furnished studio style accommodation may be available for the duration of this contract at a rental figure to be provided by the Bursar's Secretary. This will be approximately GBP260 per month (current rate however this may increase) inclusive of Council Tax and water, light and heat provision. You will be required to provide a deposit in respect of your accommodation, which will be refunded at the end of your occupancy, provided the flat is left in good, and clean, order and no damage has been caused.

Full details can be found on the attached job description, including how to apply.