Netball Coach

The Role

Part time, approximately 10 hours per week, depending upon fixtures. Starting August .

Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian Independent School for children and young people from the ages of 2-18. Hamilton College seeks to employ qualified and experienced Netball Coach to support the delivery of netball during Sport lessons and coach in expanding co-curricular programme. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving the learning and education for learners in both Junior and Senior school. This will be a sessional role and will also require the successful candidate to coach fixtures and umpire matches. The ability and/or experience to coach another of our main sports: Cross Country, Swimming, Basketball or Athletics would be beneficial.

Duties

To lead sessions and assist others to deliver netball to all learners with varying abilities, ranging from complete beginners to those who have been recognised a district level. To be responsible for teams and supporting their technical and tactical development. To support the learning and development of other teachers and coaches who deliver netball. To ensure an up-to-date knowledge of learners needs and to support these accordingly. To track and monitor learners' progress and produce concise written reports. To work alongside the Director of Sport to support the development of netball. To contribute and take part in appropriate departmental meetings and whole school meetings To assist in the development of friendly and competitive fixtures. To work alongside the Director of Sport, and Marketing Department to promote sports events, taster days and open days. A willingness to contribute to other areas within Physical Education and Sport when required.

Person Specification

Be confident to coach and umpire both Junior and Senior teams. Possessing up to date qualifications and having experience of netball specific laws and regulations at all ages, a UKCC Level 2 coaching certificate and C Award Umpire is desirable. Be a role model for Hamilton College netballers by being enthusiastic, highly motivated, and organised. Confident, proactive with a helpful and flexible approach. Ability to build excellent working relationships, work as part of a team and alone, with minimum supervision, maintaining a professional and enthusiastic approach. Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues.

If you are a passionate, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a desire to inspire learners within the Sport and Activities sector, you can apply for this position by sending a completed application form, together with a covering letter (no more than one page) addressed to Richard Charman, Headteacher, . An application form is available from Hamilton College website.

The successful applicant must be either an existing member of the PVG Scheme or be prepared to join this scheme and prove their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references and a clean report from Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme

The Headteacher is happy to have an informal telephone conversation with interested candidates, this can be arranged through emailing .

Start date: Thursday 15 August

Christian Schools (Scotland) Limited is a registered charity trading as Hamilton College - SC

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