Athletics Lead Coach

About The Role

Title: Athletics Lead Coach

Reporting to: Operations & Training Manager

Contract: Work available in Summer school holidays

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Location: Brentwood School, Essex (CM15 8EE)

Summary of Position:

The Athletics Lead Coach is responsible for the successful delivery of our academy programmes, whilst ensuring the welfare and safety of the children is always maintained. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced professionals to help us follow through on our commitment to 'Inspire Children Every Day'.

Our Athletics Lead Coach will run the Academy each day, with the responsibility of ensuring the coaching programme is delivered to a high standard and that each young athlete is participating at a suitable ability level. As well as leading sessions, coaches contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional and social care offered by [Employer hidden].

You will be responsible for managing, motivating and supporting your small team of coaches to create fun and exciting athletics academies which promote participation, structure and skill development. You will ensure successful execution of all policies and procedures, liaising with parents, school representatives and Head Office.

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a minimum UK Athletics L2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) or have experience playing to a high level.
• Experience of working with children.
• Able to tailor delivery and structure of a session according to age and ability.
• Have an excellent working knowledge of all aspects of athletics – technical, tactical and physical.
• Good organisation and communication skills. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.
• Approachable, patient, and above all, passionate about athletics!

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience taking sole charge of a group of children.
• Hold a Paediatric First Aid (12 hour or 6 hour) or First Aid at Work qualification.

About Us

What Makes us Ultimate?

Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country offering outstanding childcare & activity provision to children whilst providing peace of mind to parents.

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