JOBS: Sports Coach (including cricket) - Highgate School
Closing date: 24th January 2014
Highgate School was established in 1565 by a Royal Charter of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the First. Sir Roger Cholmeley, our Founder, was granted Letters Patent to found ‘a grammar school…for good education and instruction’. Today Highgate is a flourishing coeducational independent school which includes the Senior School for pupils aged 11-18; the Junior School for pupils aged 7-11 and the Pre-Preparatory School for pupils aged 3-7. There are currently in the region of 1,550 pupils at Highgate and the School employs approximately 400 full-time or part-time teaching and support staff.
The School is situated in one of the most attractive and sought after areas of North London, only a short journey from Central London and adjacent to Hampstead Heath.
Highgate School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Sports Facilities
Sport holds a significant place in the life of Highgate School, and the sports facilities are excellent. The School has extensive playing fields covering some 20 acres with squash, tennis and Eton Fives courts. The Mallinson Sports Centre consists of a large sports hall, a cricket hall, a gym, dance studio, 25m swimming pool, squash courts and a weights suite together with a social area, ancillary offices and changing accommodation. The Sports Centre services the needs of the extended school family and the local community as well as those of pupils. During term time the Centre is used exclusively by the School between 8am and 6pm and outside these times and at weekends the community use programme is in place.
THE ROLE
Highgate School is looking for two level 2 qualified and experienced Sports Coaches to join the School’s Sport & Exercise Department. The position involves the coaching and supervision of pupils (aged 4-18) in all aspects of girls’ sport, preparation and delivery of coaching sessions, preparation and selection of squads and managing squads at competitions. The successful candidate will be expected to be available for mid-week and weekend fixtures throughout the year. The postholder will also be required to work closely with the teaching staff who manage the curriculum and extra-curricular programme.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaching as per agreed hours. The successful candidate will be proficient in the skills, techniques and tactics appropriate to the activity, age and experience of the pupils.
A basic grounding in health and safety procedures risk assessments and codes of conduct for pupils while taking part in the activity itself.
Caring for sports equipment and kit and organisation of girls’ sport and exercise and store cupboards.
Supervising students during changing and dispersal after the lesson, ensuring good behaviour and safe conduct.
Liaising with the Director of Sport & Exercise, Deputy Director of Sport & Exercise and other teaching staff.
Contributing to the development of coaching plans appropriate to the activity, age and experience of the pupils.
Participate in and contribute to INSET training for staff as required.
Carry out such other duties within the post holder’s capabilities as may be reasonably requested from time to time.
Proposed weekly coaching hours
Coach 1 - 22.5 hours per week (term-time only).
Coach 2 - 25 hours per week (term-time only).
Please see Highgate School website for further details on specific hours.
Contact recruitment@highgateschool.org.uk for more details
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