Graduate Sports Assistant

Crosfields School seeks to employ an individual with exceptional sporting skills. This is a first-rate opportunity to gain experience in an educational setting by contributing to our sports and co-curricular programme from September 2022 start date until the end of the Summer Term 2023. There may be the option to do a second year if mutually agreed by the employee and the school.

The successful candidate will assist PE and coaching staff across the curriculum. You will have coaching or playing experience in ideally two or more of our main sports: cricket, football, netball, hockey and/or rugby. Those who excel in one sport may be considered but would be expected to train to umpire and/or coach in another of our main sports.

You will be flexible, positive in your approach to all games, and able to work as part of a close-knit team. Conscientious and with a can-do approach, your enthusiasm for sport will set a good example to our pupils. You will be willing to participate fully in a busy and successful school.

Working Monday to Friday in term time of 36 weeks to include all INSET days you will coach one or more teams during the week. 

There will be other activities including some sports administration and whole school staff duties and activities during the week.

The school day runs from 8.00am - 4.40pm, although there is rotational commitment needed from 7.15am before school with swimming practices and until 6.00pm (sometimes 6.30pm) with activities and swimming fixtures. Overtime at normal hourly rate is paid for swimming galas and swim squad sessions that occur outside normal working hours.

In return, you can expect all the benefits of a thriving independent school including a competitive and progressive salary, generous pension, free parking and lunches in term time. Single shared accommodation on site may be available.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To coach both higher and lower ability pupils in all of the schools’ main sports.

• To assist during fixtures in the schools’ main sports (football, hockey, rugby, cricket and netball).

• To assist in the teaching of PE lessons.

• To assist with swimming lessons and swimming fixtures.

• To assist and run after school clubs.

• To help promote enjoyment and success in sport at the school.

• To assist across the curriculum with other subjects as necessary.

• To be fully involved in all aspects of the School including duties, events and trips.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience of coaching and/or playing ability to a high standard in one or more of the School’s main sports.

• The successful candidate will have the ability to extend, challenge and develop our most able performers, as well as possessing the ability to inspire and nurture a love for sport in every pupil in the school.

• An interest in education/teaching and sport within a school setting.

• Good communication skills.

• High levels of organisation.

• Experience of working with children, preferably ages 3-11 or 11-16.

• National Pool Lifeguard qualification (training will be provided if you do not have this qualification).

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Relevant coaching, refereeing or umpiring qualifications.

• A good honours degree in a relevant subject.