Resident Sports Graduate Assistants

ACS International Schools is currently seeking Resident Sports Graduate Assistants to join our team at our Cobham Campus.

The purpose of this role is to provide support across the Sport & PE Department, including delivery of coaching sessions and the fixtures programme.

At ACS Cobham, our extensive sports programme combines the very best of International and Independent school sport. Our Ethos is participation, enjoyment and to excel. We want as many students as possible to be involved, with an elite pathway in place.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• PE/Sports graduate with a keen interest and passion for a variety of sports
• Has performed in sport to a high level
• Qualified to coach at least one of our Tier 1 sports (basketball, football, swimming, track & field, tennis and volleyball)
• Experience of coaching young people
• An energetic and enthusiastic approach
• First aid trained or willing to undertake training
• Active participant in sport/fitness activities.
• Clear and accurate written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with a range of people fairly and with respect.
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Good planning and organisational skills with the proven ability to use own initiative.
• A flexible attitude and an adaptable, self-motivated approach
• An understanding of the importance of developing appropriate working relationships with young people, with the ability to define boundaries

This is a one year fixed term contract with the possibility of extending to two years for applicants who have excelled in their first year and wishing to pursue the possibility of a PGCE/Teaching career.

Please note that accommodation and full board is included on-site at our Boarding house in Cobham, as part of this position.

To learn more about working at ACS, please visit www.acs-schools.com/working-acs

To apply, please send us your CV via the apply button. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values. ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.