Job Description
The Harlequins Foundation wish to appoint a coach to work within the delivery team, delivering our schools programmes in primary & secondary schools within our focus boroughs in London; Hounslow, Richmond and Kingston-upon-Thames.
Candidates must hold an NGB Level 2 coaching qualification in ANY sport.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development of our primary school sports partnership offer ‘Move. Learn. Grow’, as well as contributing towards the delivery of both our own, and nationally funded programmes such as (but not limited to) Project Rugby, Premiership Rugby Champions, METTLE, and SWITCH.
About the role
* Support the Foundation Development Manager with the coordination and delivery of the Harlequins Foundation’s primary school sports coaching offer, ‘Move. Learn. Grow.’
* Lead on the delivery of the Foundation’s centrally funded schools programmes such as Premiership Rugby Champions, as well as supporting the delivery of Project Rugby, METTLE, SWITCH & Hitz on Track
* Play an integral role in the ongoing development and modelling of the Sports Coaching Toolkit for developing essential skills, through adopting an innovative approach to sports-based skills interventions
* Be responsible for establishing, developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with local schools in our focus boroughs
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality sports coaching is delivered to a range of different audiences in Key Stages 1-5
* To develop close relationships with local grassroots sports clubs in order to support the ‘transition’ between school & grassroots sports participation
* Ensure the delivery of high quality extra-curricular sports coaching is offered to schools where we can most sustainably meet the needs of the school community
* Be responsible for the accurate and timely updating of the relevant Foundation monitoring & evaluation systems for all schools-based coaching to ensure the impact of our work is captured
* To support the Programme delivery team with the provision of high quality, impactful and meaningful out-of-school sessions are delivered during the school holidays (i.e. ‘Healthy Holidays’ Scheme)
You will receive
* Regular hours to suit your schedule
* Training and development opportunities across our teams
* Make a difference to the lives of young people in London
Experience:
Sports coaching 1 year (preferred)
Driving Licence (preferred)
NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person, on-site, various throughout South-west London
This is a part-time, flexitime role with regular sessions that can be flexible around your schedule. Work is delivered predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional shifts on weekends.
Salary: £15-18 per hour, depending on experience.
To apply for the role, please fill out an application from (www.quins.co.uk/current-vacancies) and send it along with a cover letter to foundation@quins.co.uk outlining your suitability for the role.
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.