Description
DMUsport has developed greatly in the brief time since its inception in 2016. There are several opportunities to join the department in various sports. DMUsport has the vision to “Transform our students by delivering an engaging student experience for sport and physical activity which enables them to have their proudest moments during their time at DMU.” Our mission is to support our students to lead an active lifestyle through a range of high quality, inclusive sport, and physical activity opportunities, where student voice is central to our delivery. Enhancing and nurturing leadership skills and the performance of students who engage in our programmes, whilst contributing to their sense of togetherness and belonging, is at the heart of what we do
We are a dynamic and committed department within a university where opportunities to meaningfully contribute across the student experience are many and varied.
Hours: Monday 19:00-20:30 & Thursday 19:00-20:30
Fixtures occur on Wednesdays during term time, with 2 hours for home and 4 hours for away fixtures. Time is TBD due to opposition and facility availability.
Average hours per week during term time delivery including coaching, admin & competitions = 5.4
Duties and responsibilities:
The Sports Coach will join our team with the purpose of coaching sport specific student teams. There will be a focus on supporting committees to deliver to the needs of the student clubs, whilst developing the skills of the students you coach and increasing the number of students engaged in the sessions, ensuring participation levels remain high and are representative of our student body.
Coaches are expected to attend all training and all BUCS matches. Session times included in the advert are indicative and may be subject to change.
Skills and experience:
To be successful, you will be passionate about the sport you coach and the wider benefits of sport and physical activity to students. You will be empathetic to the needs of students and willing toadapt and engage with students. There is an emphasis on ensuring students enjoy and remain engaged in the sport.
Level 2 (or equivalent) qualified, working towards Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification or relevant experience
Experience of coaching relevant sport, at an intermediate level
Experience of developing athletes and long-term athlete development plans
In-depth understanding of coaching styles and practical delivery
An understanding of Long-Term Athlete Development and structure of student sport (specifically in higher education)
Ability to manage people and programme and to ensure delivery against objectives
Ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to write reports or assessments etc and contribute to meetings as required.
Able to work outside of normal core hours
Commitment to observe the University’s Equal Opportunities policy
Additional information:
Applications close: 31st August 2022
Interview date: Week Commencing 12th September 2022
Practical tests, where required: Week Commencing 19th September 2022
Successful candidates need to be available for the coach forum at 6pm on 27th September 2022
For an informal conversation, please contact Oliver Mitchell or Fiona Dick by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] or call 0116 250 6248 or 0116 257 7449.
To be considered for this post, please submit a covering letter please include any days of the week that you are unavailable.
Upload x2 coaching references to your Unitemps record.
Proof of coaching qualification will be requested at interview.
