Gymnastics Coach
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds
- Posted
- 7 Mar 2023
- Status
- Part Time
- Location
- England
- Closing date
- 31 May 2023
Job Title:
Gymnastics Coach Term Part Time Contracted (15 Hours)
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life. Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.
Our Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
Main Purpose of Job:
To provide Pre-school Gymnastics, Curriculum Gymnastics and extra-curricular gymnastic sessions to children and young people. The post holder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g., evenings) given the nature of the role.
General Trust Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To always maintain a flexible approach to work
Job Requirements
- Minimum Level 1 Gymnastics or Cheer coaching qualification
- Safeguarding certificate· Emergency Aid certificate
- Current DBS
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Experience in planning and delivering gymnastics sessions, in extra-curricular environments
- Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development
- Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
- Flexible to work outside normal office hours E.G Breakfast Clubs, Afterschool Clubs & Evenings.
Responsibilities
- To deliver gymnastics sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.
- Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners/stakeholders to ensure effective session delivery
- Keep up to date monitoring including registers, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
- To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
- To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
- Provide feedback to teachers, coaches, and parents where appropriate.
- Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.
- Actively promote relevant trust offers
Key Internal Relationships
- Head Gymnastics Coach
- Schools Coordinator
- Senior Coaching Team
- Schools Manager
Key External Relationships
- School Partnerships
- Funders
- Participants & Parents
Desirable
- Gymnastics Level 2 qualification
- Dance or Cheer Qualification
- Preschool Gymnastics Qualifications
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in delivering coaching sessions preferably within a school environment.
- An understanding of the structure of School games
- Other NGB sports qualifications
- Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.
- Own means of transport.
Personal Qualities:
- Good time keeping
- Adaptability
- Hardworking
BFC CST Employment Conditions
The job holder will commit and conform to Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s procedures & codes of conduct, including our Child Protection Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety at work – reflecting the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The job holder will have responsibility for promoting: ethics, safeguarding and the welfare of children – the Trust expects all staff to share this commitment. The job holder will be provided with a Contract of Employment (detailing all terms and conditions) and a Brentford FC Community Sports Trust staff handbook.
This is a position of trust and involves regular and direct contact with children (under 18s), and is subject to CRB Disclosure at Enhanced Level, satisfactory references and a three-month probationary period. There could potentially be a delay in the start of the programme pending the completion of the DBS process. This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time-to-time in consultation with the post holder. Appointment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of service of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
This job description is correct as of February 2023 and will be subject to inclusion of changes that are needed to cope with the needs of the job and in the interests of health and safety. The post is under regular review and all changes that occur in practice will be deemed to be incorporated into this job description whether or not a written change is made.
- Instant Benefits: Access to Matchday Tickets, Club Shop and Umbro Discounts, Holiday Entitlement, NEST Pension Scheme and Staff Uniform
- After Probation Benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Group Life Assurance, Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline, Medicash and Smart Health
- Schedule: Flexible
- Ability to commute/relocate: West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate
Application Process:
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Nathan Kallah (Schools Coordinator)[email protected]
Ellie Morley (Head Gymnastics Coach) [email protected]
Interview Date: TBC
Application closing date: 31st May 2023