Primary School Lead Coach

REPORTING TO: Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator

SALARY: Competitive

CONTRACT: Full-time, permanent

BENEFITS: To be discussed during interview process

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) Coordinator, the Premier League Primary Stars Lead Coach will be accountable for delivering high quality classroom and physical activity sessions as part of our PLPS programme. The PLPS Lead Coach will be an excellent communicator who is passionate about supporting young people reach their potential.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Liaise with schools to coordinate and implement the PLPS programme.

2. Plan and deliver PLPS physical activity sessions.

3. Provide classroom based 1:1 and group support for pupils.

4. Be a positive role model, engage and inspire 5-11 year old’s within the PLPS programme.

5. Enhance teachers’ knowledge, skills and confidence to improve PE and school sport.

6. Support the promotion of all Trust programmes and provide cover across Trust programmes where necessary.

7. Ensure that all delivery is structured and high quality, following the appropriate schemes of work and linking into the National Curriculum and National Governing Body strategies.

8. Support the development of staff and contribute to in-house training programmes.

9. Be a positive role model and engage children of all ages and abilities in positive activities.

10. Monitor and evaluate the PLPS programme ensuring that all data is up to date and accurate on Salesforce.

11. Ensure that the PLPS programme is fully compliant with the latest safeguarding, health and safety and data protection legislation.

12. Develop and maintain effective positive working relationships with schools and partner organisations.

13. Support the implementation of the Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and procedures.

14. Support the implementation of the Trust's Safeguarding policies and procedures.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL

1. Association for Physical Education (AfPE) Level 3 or working towards.

2. Experience of delivering physical education in a primary school.

3. NGB Level 2

4. Understanding of the National Curriculum & HE frameworks.

5. Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

6. Understanding of monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

8. Excellent organisational and planning skills.

9. IT literate – proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

10. Excellent time management.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE

11. Multi-skills Level 2.

12. Experience working in a football club's charitable organisation.

13. FA Level 2 Coach Certificate

14. Graduate or graduate calibre.

PERSONAL VALUES

1. Committed to the personal development of self and others.

2. Accessible and approachable to others.

3. Progressive attitude towards innovation and positively impacting others.

4. Values and respects others, builds relationships and works collaboratively.

5. Always lead by example and acts with integrity.

6. Highly organised with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.

7. Self-motivated and resilient to organisational pressures and changing environments.

8. Commitment to equal opportunities.

9. Willingness to work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

10. Recent relevant DBS check or willingness to undertake one.

11. Communicate and maintain positive relationships all staff at Nottingham Forest Football Club.

12. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities that commensurate with the grade of the post.

EQUALITY OPPORTUNITIES

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and meeting its obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information, please see our Privacy Notice.

SAFEGUARDING

At Nottingham Forest Community Trust, we have a holistic and person-centred approach to safeguarding. Where concerns about any child or adult at risk are raised, NFCT staff will always act with the best interests of the individual at the forefront of all actions. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all participants engaged in NFCT programs and activities. It is the duty of our staff and volunteers at NFCT to ensure that all participants are safeguarded by creating and maintaining activities and environments that protect them from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all.

Application deadline: 9th December 2024