Athletics Coach

Co-curricular activities play a major role in pupils’ life at Canford and a wide variety of sports are played by pupils at various levels.  It is extremely important that Sports Coaches are dedicated and committed to their chosen sport and are able to offer pupils their expertise in order for them to achieve success in sport at the level to match their capabilities.

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Athletics Coach is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an effective Athletics coaching programme, working with athletes across the 13 – 18 age range (Shells to U6th). The Athletics Coach will potentially have responsibility for athletes and teams at Athletics meets, as well as assisting the development of athletes of all ages and standards, continuing to drive forward Canford’s Athletics provision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.          Coaching Canford’s athletes throughout the Summer term in Track and Field disciplines.

2.          Help support and develop the other Athletics staff, to ensure quality delivery throughout the Canford Athletics programme.

3.          Plan and deliver inclusive, progressive and challenging Athletics sessions for individuals and groups of all abilities.

4.          Attend specified competitions as agreed with the Head of Athletics.

5.          Provide feedback to the pupils on strengths and areas for improvement.

6.          Support with the promotion of fundamental movement skills within warm-ups

7.          Communicate effectively within all areas of Canford life including pastoral, academic and co-curricular

8.          Engage actively in continuous personal development and the development of Canford Sport.

9.          Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

10.       Any other duties that the Head of Athletics and/or the Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to the role.

Desirable Qualities:

1.          Successful experience of coaching youth athletics within schools, clubs, or pathways

2.          A UKCC / UK Athletics Coaching Award and/or an officiating qualification

3.          A good level of current technical knowledge of the sport with a passion to develop further

4.          The ability to plan, implement and adapt training sessions across a range of ages and abilities

5.          Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills

The Athletics Coach will be: 

1.          Committed to developing students in line with the ethos and values of Canford Sport

2.          A confident and inspiring leader

3.          An ability to engage and motivate young people in Athletics both in training and at track and field meets.

4.          Capable of planning and delivering sessions focusing on identified goals

5.          A strong team player capable of integrating their own ideas with those in a broader organisational environment

6.          Embracing of Canford’s aims, ethos and vision

7.          Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

KEY SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent subject knowledge
• An ability to inspire pupils through effective teaching and coaching .
• Enthusiasm for sport and physical activity
• A commitment to improving pupil outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to reflect and be adaptable.
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school

No job description can fully cover all aspects of such an appointment and consequently the responsibilities are likely to expand and evolve.

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.

The Athletics Coach is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an effective Athletics coaching programme, working with athletes across the 13 – 18 age range (Shells to U6th). The Athletics Coach will potentially have responsibility for athletes and teams at Athletics meets, as well as assisting the development of athletes of all ages and standards, continuing to drive forward Canford’s Athletics provision.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.          Coaching Canford’s athletes throughout the Summer term in Track and Field disciplines.

2.          Help support and develop the other Athletics staff, to ensure quality delivery throughout the Canford Athletics programme.

3.          Plan and deliver inclusive, progressive and challenging Athletics sessions for individuals and groups of all abilities.

4.          Attend specified competitions as agreed with the Head of Athletics.

5.          Provide feedback to the pupils on strengths and areas for improvement.

6.          Support with the promotion of fundamental movement skills within warm-ups

7.          Communicate effectively within all areas of Canford life including pastoral, academic and co-curricular

8.          Engage actively in continuous personal development and the development of Canford Sport.

9.          Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

10.       Any other duties that the Head of Athletics and/or the Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to the role.

 Desirable Qualities:

1.          Successful experience of coaching youth athletics within schools, clubs, or pathways

2.          A UKCC / UK Athletics Coaching Award and/or an officiating qualification

3.          A good level of current technical knowledge of the sport with a passion to develop further

4.          The ability to plan, implement and adapt training sessions across a range of ages and abilities

5.          Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills

The Athletics Coach will be:

1.          Committed to developing students in line with the ethos and values of Canford Sport

2.          A confident and inspiring leader

3.          An ability to engage and motivate young people in Athletics both in training and at track and field meets.

4.          Capable of planning and delivering sessions focusing on identified goals

5.          A strong team player capable of integrating their own ideas with those in a broader organisational environment

6.          Embracing of Canford’s aims, ethos and vision

7.          Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

No job description can fully cover all aspects of such an appointment and consequently the responsibilities are likely to expand and evolve.

Canford School is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.