Sports Assistant

September 2022 - July 2023

Walhampton is looking to appoint a Sports Assistant.  The successful candidate will be fully immersed in the day-to-day life within the Sports Department and will have the opportunity to deliver sport and PE sessions, working with and supported by the whole Sports Department. The successful candidate will also be asked to participate in the school’s extensive extra-curricular programme, and will benefit from being a part of a vibrant team.

Sports Assistants are current undergraduates who wish to gain experience of working with young people in a school environment, perhaps as a prelude to a career in teaching.  This is a fantastic opportunity to spend a year in an innovative school that highly values sport, working as a Sport Assistant to gain invaluable experience whilst pursuing a passion for sport.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold or be working towards a sport, exercise or coaching related degree

• Be passionate about their sport and play or have played to a high level

• Have high expectations for students’ learning, achievement, and behaviour

• Be passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people

• Be creative, friendly, and approachable

It is hoped that the Sports Department will be able to help the successful candidate in developing and extending their skills and gain valuable experience in a variety of areas. If, for example, an Assistant is passionate about a given sport or area of exercise, then opportunities could be created to accommodate their interests, where this will be beneficial to pupils.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the delivery of coaching of Games and PE lessons and the sporting co-curricular programme.

• Coaching, scoring, refereeing or umpiring fixtures on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon

• To assist with promotion of sport

• Work with the sports scholars to provide mentoring.

• To assist with some routine administrative tasks as required by the Director of Sport

• To attend and contribute to departmental meetings.

• To produce displays to create an attractive learning environment in the department.

• Leading a small group of pupils for directed coaching drills.

Boarding Responsibilities:

• Assist with pupil supervision both in boarding time (approximately 3 evening duties per week, every other Saturday and Sunday morning and every other Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.)

• Assist the boarding team with administrative duties

• Assist in the supervision and coordination of weekend boarder activities

• Maintain good order, appearance and behaviour in the boarding area and at mealtimes 

• Assist in emergency evacuations of the boarding house.

• Work alongside the school nurse to provide support and take students to doctors/dental appointments

• Travel arrangements during the term (airport and train transfers)

• Attend weekly boarding meetings where applicable

This job description outlines the current duties of this post to indicate the level of responsibilities. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time, where this does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Promoting safeguarding and welfare of children and young persons 

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible, and with whom you come into contact. 

• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all. 

• Contribute to the overall ethos of the School. 

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the School day.

Additional Responsibilities:

It would be desirable if the successful candidate has a sound understanding of major sports, holds coaching qualifications and is capable of driving a mini bus (over the age of 21 and held a full driving licence for more than 2 years).

Salary and Benefits:

£12500

Accommodation

Three meals every day during term time

Bespoke programme of support from the School