Sports Coach

at  Wellington CollegeBracknell Forest

JOB OVERVIEW

Wellington College is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.
We have an exciting opportunity within our Sports department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Coach to work across Wellington College and Wellington College Prep.

CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2024.

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will join on a full time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week).
The post holder will be responsible for coaching across a range of sports at Wellington College and to support the PE and Games provision at Wellington College Prep
Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you’ll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO; SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL REQUIREMENTS):

• To assist the relevant Heads of Sport and Heads of Sport Development to deliver sports coaching in line with the overall strategy for Sport at Wellington College and Wellington College Prep, both in terms of participation and performance (including Saturday afternoon sports fixtures).
• Coach across all sports, teams, genders and age groups, including attendance at home and away fixtures (ideally with experience in one or more of the following areas; Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Football, Golf, Raquet Sports (inc. Rackets and Tennis) and Rugby).
• Where required, run additional specialist coaching sessions (an interest or experience within Strength and Conditioning or Sports Analysis may also be beneficial).