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Sports Coach - Wirral
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What you'll do
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate a variety of engaging activities and programmes for secondary school students.
- Work closely with students exhibiting challenging behaviour, using positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and engage them.
- Support students in building resilience, improving self-esteem, and developing important life skills through sport.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to ensure holistic support for students.
- Develop tailored strategies to manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies and ethos.
- Encourage teamwork, communication, and respect among students both in and out of sports sessions.
- Track and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback to parents and the school leadership team.
What they're looking for
- Previous experience in sports coaching, preferably in a secondary school setting, or working with children and young people.
- A strong understanding of working with students with challenging behaviours and additional needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- A positive and proactive approach to managing classroom behaviour and conflict.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Nice to have
- Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., Level 1, 2, or 3 sports coaching qualifications) are highly desirable.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate sports coach to join our dynamic team, working with students in secondary education, particularly those exhibiting challenging behaviour. As a sports coach, you will play a key role in promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and personal development while fostering positive relationships and supporting the emotional and social needs of students with complex behaviours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate a variety of engaging activities and programmes for secondary school students.
- Work closely with students exhibiting challenging behaviour, using positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and engage them.
- Support students in building resilience, improving self-esteem, and developing important life skills through sport.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all students, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to ensure holistic support for students.
- Develop tailored strategies to manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies and ethos.
- Encourage teamwork, communication, and respect among students both in and out of sports sessions.
- Track and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback to parents and the school leadership team.
- Previous experience in sports coaching, preferably in a secondary school setting, or working with children and young people.
- A strong understanding of working with students with challenging behaviours and additional needs.
- Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., Level 1, 2, or 3 sports coaching qualifications) are highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire students.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- A positive and proactive approach to managing classroom behaviour and conflict.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Company
Chalk Education
Wirral, United Kingdom
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