Role Description – Assistant Sports Coach (voluntary)
Job Title Oriam Sport Programme – Assistant Sports Coach
Business Area Director of Partnerships and Business Development
Location Oriam, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
Responsible to Sports Development Manager (SDM)
Responsible for Assist delivery of sport classes as part of Sports Programme
Background Oriam, based in the picturesque woodland campus of Heriot-Watt University, will
become the national training base for football, rugby, basketball and handball, with
football also now featuring heavily within the facility. Oriam, Scotland’s Sports
Performance Centre, is part funded by sportscotland, City of Edinburgh Council and
Heriot-Watt University. The purpose of the facility is to provide a world class training
environment for this country’s top athletes. The facility will also provide exceptional
services to both students and the community.
Oriam Sport Programme, to be launched in February 2017, is a new service to provide
activity to the wider community of all ages based at Oriam. A range of sports classes
will be provided on the Sport Programme as well as birthday parties and facility tours,
among other services.
Team Oriam Oriam provides professionals wishing to work in the sport fitness and physical activity
sector a unique opportunity to be part of something special. To be part of our team
you will need to display a desire for personal development whilst being committed to
supporting talented individuals around you. Our business is built on the overarching
attributes of diligence, hard work and team cohesion; qualities you should recognise in
yourself.
Coaching Through the Oriam Sports Programme there a range of voluntary coaching
Opportunities opportunities through supported paid coaches deliver sports classes, birthday parties
and group tours, in the following sports:
1. Athletics
2. Basketball
3. Dance
4. Football
5. Gymnastics
6. Multi-sport
7. Netball
8. Racquet Sports (Badminton, Table-Tennis, Tennis, Squash)
9. Rugby
Scope of Role 1. Support allocated coach in delivering sports classes and occasional birthday parties
and tours in line with a planned curriculum. Dates and times will be communicated and
agreed separately.
2. Be an approachable, friendly person with an enthusiasm for providing a fun service.
3. Ensure a register is completed at every coached session for child safety and to keep
an accurate record of participants.
4. Ensure all Sports Programme equipment is maintained and that any faulty
equipment is reported to the Sports Development Assistant.
Benefits There is a range of benefits attached to volunteering within Oriam sports programme
including:
1. Opportunity to complete volunteer hours towards the Saltire Awards.
2. Develop coaching skills.
3. Develop life skills such as communication, time management and organisation.
4. Increase employability.
5. Potential access to coaching qualifications and CPD opportunities.
Personal
Specification
E
Obtained, or in the process of obtaining, UKCC Level 1, Sub-UKCC or
equivalent with at least 1 years relevant coaching experience.
E
Very good organisation and time management skills.
E
Very good communication skills.
E
Be flexible and willing to work as part of a team.
D
Working towards a degree in a relevant discipline.
D
Obtained coaching qualifications in other sports.
D
Passionate about personal development and growth.
Acknowldgement
I, Assistant Sports Coach, hereby acknowledge receipt of the Assistant Coach Role Description for
Oriam Sports Programme.
I accept/do not accept the post of coach, as outlined on the Job Description, for the year 2016/17:
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