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Strength Academy Wales is looking to appoint an Academy Coach

The salary is up to £25,350 per annum for 0.75 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (Actual £19,048 to £20,280 per annum).

30 hours per week.

The position provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to have full access to the SAW facility for PT sessions, along with funding to support coaching qualifications.

THE ROLE

The Academy coach will play a vital role within the organisation encompassing a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities. Highly involved in the planning and delivery of a varied programme meeting the demands of the local community and inclusive of training sessions and group coaching. Working closely with members to develop their health, fitness and wellbeing; sports conditioning and performance sport.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be a positive role model and create a positive and fun environment in which to motivate members.
• Effectively establish relationships with members, encouraging a social training environment.
• To be an active member of the team and operate in line with the values and principles of the organisation.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Plan, prepare and implement a well-structured and progressive programme of activities for various groups, classes, teams and individuals.
• Instruct and coach members. Lead group sessions.
• Enrol new members. Induct individually or through group sessions.
• Play an active role enhancing the organisations social media profile.
• Ensure members train safely with proper form and technique.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the gym equipment.
• Record and monitor daily safety checks.
• Keep the facility clean and tidy.
• Assist at events when required.
• Assist in the daily tasks of preparing the centre for opening and closing, such as cleaning, administration, booking sessions and planning.
• Act at all times in accordance with Pembrokeshire Weightlifting’s policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as would be expected as an instructor and coach

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have experience of working in the fitness or sports industry, with the ability to coach individuals and groups of various ages and abilities.

They will be passionate about delivering high quality services and confident in engaging directly with people, encouraging and motivating them to participate in health and fitness training.

They will be self-motivated, positive and self-driven and a believer in supportive training environments.

The successful candidate must have an enhanced DBS and a valid safeguarding qualification (both of which may be arranged with Strength Academy Wales); and have in place a level 2 gym instructor or equivalent qualification.

Full job description and application form may be downloaded below

Job Description

Application form

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact volunteer director, Simon Roach

For further information and an application pack please click "apply via our website"