Job Title: Bristol Flyers Community Basketball Coach
Location: Bristol
Salary: £18,500 – £22,500 DOE
Job type: Full Time, Permanent.
Bristol Sport Foundation is a charitable organisation that uses the power of sport and physical activity to inspire the communities of Bristol. We use the reach of the Bristol Sport group and professional clubs to connect the city and help make Bristol an active, healthy and happy City. We have an amazing team of people who’ve experienced the power that sport has in breaking down barriers and tackling health and social inequalities across our city. Together, we use the power of our programme delivery, combined with the professional sports brands of Bristol Sport (Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Bears Rugby Club and Bristol Flyers Basketball Club) to engage young people, families, communities to positively impact physical and mental health.
The role
Working closely with our partner schools, you will play a key role in supporting children to fall in love with sport and physical activity. The role will also involve working with primary school teaching staff to enthuse, upskill and develop their confidence in delivering outstanding curriculum PE. Our Bristol Flyers Community provision includes evening and weekend basketball hubs and holiday camps for children aged 3 to 16 as well as a Player Development Pathway session for young people looking to progress into the Flyers Academy.
Hours are 35 per week. Mainly weekdays from 9am-4.30pm with an unpaid 30-minute lunchbreak but also includes 1/2 evenings per week (6pm-8pm) and Saturday (9am-2pm). Time off in the week is given for these hours.
Ideal candidate
- Hold at least a Level 1 UKCC Basketball coaching qualification or qualified PE teacher status (QTS).
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience of coaching children.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- A full valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- A passion for inspiring children to fall in love with sport and physical activity.
- The ability to deliver a range of fun and engaging sports activities to school children.
Benefits
- Two complimentary tickets per home game to see Bristol Bears rugby and Bristol City Football Club
- A passionate, caring, and experienced team to work alongside.
- Full government workplace pension scheme.
- Regular team building, professional development, and social events.
- Career progression opportunities with BSF.
- Spacious office at Ashton Gate Stadium; however, coaching delivery will be in schools and leisure facilities throughout Greater Bristol and Bath and North East Somerset
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Basketball teacher, Teaching assistant, PE Teacher, School teacher, Physical education teacher, Activities coordinator, Coach, Coaching instructor, Activities instructor, Sports education, sports and facilities organiser, Sports coordinator, Head of physical education, Coaching staff may also be considered for this role.
