Sessional Lead Sports Coach

Reference: REN01660

Renfrewshire Leisure Sports Service is seeking to add to its pool of sessional sport coaches to develop and deliver activity programmes for young people across Renfrewshire. The post holder will work closely with, assist and take direction from Renfrewshire Sports Services Staff to fulfil their role.

The post holder will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, with the other sessional sport coaches and volunteers. The overall purpose of the role is to: To support and assist in the development and delivery of sports activity programmes throughout Renfrewshire. The role will involve working in a school and community setting; therefore it will involve work during the daytime and during evenings and weekends. The availability and pattern of work will be determined by the requirements of the service and may vary over time.

We are looking for sport specific coaches who are qualified to Level 1, UKCC or NGB equivalent in particular gymnastics, dance, as well as multi sport coaching.

Essential requirements of the role include holding relevant HNC/HND, UKCC, National Governing Body Awards, and Leadership Qualifications; are a clear and confident communicator and have experience in working with young people; be able to plan, prepare and deliver coaching plans for all sessions. Possession of a full driving license and access to transport would be desirable.

For further information please phone: Jim Blythe, Renfrewshire Leisure Sports Services on: 0141 842 3000

Successful applicants must have a flexible approach regarding hours worked to suit the needs of the service.