Early Years Sports Coach Assistant

Funtastic Kids is looking for a Sports Coach Assistant to the Director who can lead various sports activities at our clubs and camps in Berkshire. Term Time Hours After School Clubs: Monday to Friday, 3pm - 4:35pm Additional Hours & Responsibilities:

• Cover shifts at Breakfast Clubs as needed
• Lead sports activities at our Holiday Camps
• Assist with Holiday Camp preparation including: equipment set up and delivery to schools (Driving Licence and use of a car required), To supervise groups of children and run sports activities
• To plan and deliver sports sessions that are challenging, realistic & fun for primary-aged children. Deliver the sports coaching programme to a high standard consistently.
• To be committed in ensuring every session is delivered to the best of your ability.
• Be creative and passionate in your delivery.
• To work within a team of playworkers to facilitate the activities to promote enjoyment and play of all children attending the camp or club, taking into account their different needs. To understand the individual needs of the children in our care and challenge/engage them appropriately
• To ensure safeguarding policies are followed
• To ensure risk assessments and health and safety policies are adhered to
• To support and demonstrate fair and acceptable behaviour in the camp, promoting respect, tolerance and social skills. Create a positive learning environment for the children in our care
• To communicate appropriately with parents and visitors
• To ensure activities are run in accordance with the company's expectations and opportunities are created to enhance language and communication
• At camp, to support the supervisor in supervising the children throughout the day including during breaks and lunch
• To ensure the club/camp setting is kept clean and hygienic throughout the duration of the club/camp under the direction of the club/camp supervisor
• To keep training up to date in line with company expectations and complete any compulsory training as required
• Approachable in liaising with parent/carers
You will be provided with:
• Uniform
• Opportunities for progression within the company (apprenticeship/further training opportunities).
• A professional and supportive leadership team
• Support from your line manager (Co-Director)
Safeguarding Statement: We take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and we work hard to make sure our organisation has effective safeguarding systems in place. We expect everyone working in the organisation to share a common objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:
• Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn, develop and play in
• Identifying children and young people who are likely to suffer significant harm and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and in the camp setting
  
  Minimum NVQ Level 1 in Sports Coaching
• Good standard of general education e.g. GCSE English, Mathematics minimum Grade C or 4
Skills/Abilities:
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with children
• Good observation skills
• Understanding of their role to assist and supervise pupils on particular tasks and the expected outcome of individual activities within the allocated timescale
• Confidentiality at all times
• Willingness to develop their own understanding of child development through training
• Work well within a team to promote positive outcomes for children
Experience:
• Some experience of working with primary aged children is essential
Personal Qualities:
• Has a keen interest and passion in working with and facilitating sports activities for primary-aged children
• Demonstrates willingness to develop their skills and coaching ability
• Punctual, reliable & committed
• Has experience in delivering sports activities to primary-aged children
• Strong communication & organisational skills
• Able to interact well with children, teachers, and parents
• Calm under pressure, patient, adaptable and energetic
• A caring and positive attitude
• A good listener and sensitive to children's needs
• A sense of responsibility
• Positive behaviour management
• Flexibility
Special Factors:
• Flexibility of working hours
• Be available to attend training
• Clean UK drivers licence and use of a car