Job title: Casual Assistant Gymnastics Coach
Salary: £15.70 per hour
Hours: Various
Contract: Casual
Location: Various
Internal vacancy. Applications will only be considered from existing Leeds City Council employees.
As a casual assistant gymnastics coach you’ll thrive on working with gymnastics to overcome their fears and creating engaging lessons that lead to participants who want gymnastics to be a lifelong habit.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
As a casual assistant gymnastics coach, you will bring to the role:
1. Technical knowledge gained from a Level 1 appropriate NGB qualification.
2. Passion for teaching others and a big imagination.
3. Patience and understanding so you are adaptable to the needs of the gymnasts
4. Willing to learn and develop your gymnastics knowledge and teaching skills to help provide the best lessons.
5. Outstanding customer service skills, being able to show the customers why we do what we do.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified gymnastics coach to assist in the delivery of recreational gymnastics classes at Holt Park Active and work with the lead coach to develop your coaching knowledge.
The post is for 4 hours of contracted coaching on a Saturday at Holt Park Active 9.30am-2.00pm (with a 30min unpaid lunchbreak 11.30am-12.00pm)
You will be part of the Active Leeds team who aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of the service.
If you would like to become part of our team and help to inspire young people in gymnastics, then please apply.
If you would like further information please contact the Sports Officer, Emily Shield on 07891275377.
Applicants should as a minimum hold a Level 1/ Assistant Club Coach/ Gymnastics Activity Instructor (16-17yrs) qualification in either General Gymnastics or Women’s Artistic.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be carried out on preferred candidates
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
6. a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
7. membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
8. flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
9. a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
10. a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Please complete the online application form or upload your CV
Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Emily Shield, Gymnastics Development Officer. email
You can include interview dates here if known. Interviews are held via Teams
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job Description
Job Purpose
To assist in the delivery of a structured programme for the athletes and customers level of ability within their relevant training scheme or class to support the long term athlete development model.
To assist in the coaching of progressive practises that will enable the athletes and customers to develop within their chosen activity and where appropriate develop world class technical skills.
To assist in the preparation of athletes and customers in their progression towards their goals or through to the next level of their relevant LCC training scheme.
To provide a fun, safe and consistent sport/physical activity programme for all ages and abilities.
Maintain a good and positive image of Active Leeds and Leeds City Council to customers and the public by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional level of service.
To encourage the development of sport/physical activity throughout the city, by ensuring athletes and customers reach their full potential.
To attend, support and assist at required events and competitions.
Responsibilities for Grade
11. To assist on instructing individuals or groups in a sport/physical activity programme.
12. To be a positive role model, creating a fun and safe environment in which to motivate and encourage children and adults to participate in sport/physical activity under their care.
13. To promote and support all Leeds City Council sport/physical activity programmes.
14. To assist in ensuring the safety and control of the learners within the sport/physical activity lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation and activity are adhered to.
15. To assist in the undertaking of administrative tasks in connection with the programmes of work i.e. teaching plans, class registers, monitoring and evaluation, parent / guardian/ customer feedback, and recording information/records by which means required as part of the programme.
16. To ensure the safe use and storage of any equipment required during and after a session.
17. To comply with the commitments outlined in the Active Leeds service Values, focusing on individual needs and ensuring standards are maintained.
18. To attend training, meetings, assessments and forums to continually develop teaching practices and meet Active Leeds and Leeds City Council codes of conduct.
19. To carry out and promote the above duties in compliance with LCC policies including equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety.
20. To undertake any other duties, as directed by the line manager which may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade and level of responsibility:
21. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade
22. Participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills
23. Improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and development programmes.
24. Work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
25. Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
26. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
27. Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
28. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment or victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
29. The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.
30. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
Qualifications
31. Level 1 appropriate NGB qualification.
Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
32. Able to communicate effectively with children and adults.
33. Able to provide explanation and demonstrate sport/physical activity techniques using a variety of equipment to aid learning.
34. Able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
35. Able to assist delivering a sport/physical activity lesson programme to children and adults.
36. Able to work flexibly as part of a team.
37. Able to understand and interpret instructions
38. Able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
39. Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
40. Able to assist in ensuring safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake necessary risk assessments.
41. Able to inspire and motivate participants in sport/physical activity sessions.
42. Able to assist with lesson planning and implement sport/physical activity sessions.
43. Able to assist with accurately assessing/recording and evaluating participant progress using the appropriate resources provided.
44. Able to provide information and advice to existing and potential customers regarding the sport/physical activity programme.
45. Hold an appropriate NGB Level 1 (minimum) qualification.
46. Knowledge of Health and Safety guidelines.
47. Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare guidelines appropriate to your activity.
48. Some experience of coaching sport/physical activity to children and adults.
49. Experience of using IT applications.
50. Willing to work unsociable including early morning, late evening and weekends.
Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics
51. Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
52. Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering theBest City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
53. Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
54. Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
55. Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
56. Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
57. Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
58. Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
59. Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
60. Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
61. The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
62. Knowledge of the safety requirements for your activity.
63. Knowledge of sport/physical activity framework and pathways.
64. Knowledge of industry best practice for appropriate activity.
65. Experience of assisting coaching within a sport/physical activity programme.
66. Experience of working with sports/physical activity environment including coaching sports camps and holiday activities.
67. Experience of administrating tasks associated with a sport/physical activity framework.
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