Netball Academy Assistant Coach

We are looking for an experienced Netball Coach to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting and developing the programme. In this position, you will Coach sessions and attend Fixtures across 2/3 Teams and support our athletes in individual as well as Team development. You will also be responsible for regular athlete feedback and building and maintaining positive Team Culture.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 ,or above, Netball Coaching qualification and experience of over two years Coaching in a Club or Performance environment. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Previous experience of Netball coaching ,outside of a school is essential, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality Netball athlete experience., Self-Motivated

Team Player

An awareness of cultural diversity

Positive, enthusiastic and a 'can do' attitude

Flexible work ethos to meet Academy needs

Professional outlook and appearance

Athlete Centred

Level 1, 2 or 3 Coaching Qualification

2 Years minimum Coaching Experience in Club/Pathway or above

Excellent 'individual skills' coaching ability

Any additional qualification either within Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology will be a great addition to delivery but not essential., A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery

High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.

The ability to work as a team.

The ability to work towards deadlines.

The ability to motivate both students and your peers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for an Assistant Netball Academy Coach to provide added value to our Participation and Performance guided programme.

The Oaklands Education group is a vibrant and diverse learning centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant.

We are internationally renowned for our Oaklands Wolves sports academies, where sporting and academic excellence are given equal importance. Oaklands Wolves player development pathways start, in some sports from age 5, and extend into our 16+ academy programme and through into our professional elite athlete pathways. It is our ambition to train and develop athletes throughout their sporting carer whether that is for wellbeing reasons or competitive sport at the highest elite level.

The Oaklands Wolves Sports Academies allow students to continue their studies while following their dream of achieving their goals in their chosen sport. The unique programmes offered already host a portfolio of sports including Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Hockey, Football, Rugby, Cheerleading plus our Athlete Support Programme for Karate, Equestrian Vaulting, Cricketers, Combat Sports, Golfers, Badminton and Tennis Players, Swimmers and other individual athletes.

We are very proud of our fantastic staff team, many of whom have played, competed and coached at an elite level and we are thrilled that many of our alumni compete globally for their country, continue their sport and education in top US universities and go on to coach at the highest levels of their sport. If you are passionate about sport and the opportunities sport brings then you will be at home as part of the Wolves team.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a

free on site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle to work scheme and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what's important to you.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people., Generous Salary

Automatic entry into the Local Government Pension.

Generous annual leave - 30 days pro rata plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata

A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

Free onsite parking.

Subsidised onsite restaurant.

A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership.