Welcome to Coaching Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester County Sports Partnership (GreaterSport) is one of four County Sports Partnership using a data management system in the North West.
The Greater Manchester County sports partnership aims to develop Coaching Greater Manchester into a 'one stop shop' information and management tool for coaches and employers of coaches in the North West.
This information and management tool will help us build a picture of existing coaching being undertaken, and the existing and future needs of coaches and coach employers in the North West (and Greater Manchester).
An Exciting Opportunity to join the England Squash and racketball team in the North West region as the North Lancashire Development Coach
England Squash & Racketball Job Opportunity
Development Coach
Salary: Scale 0.6, £10,250 - 3 days a Week
12 Month Contract reviewed annually
England Squash & Racketball are currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our coaching team as Development Coaches. Located within a county, you will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of Squash and Racketball players
Post available: North Lancashire
About the Job
- To deliver high quality coaching, practice and competition programmes to young people and adults of all ages
- To identify and develop players from grass roots to Under 11 Area Academy level in line with the England Squash & Racketball National Coaching Scheme
- To forge positive working relationships with key partners to ensure the successful delivery and development of Squash and Racketball programmes and structures
- To raise the profile of Squash and Racketball, encouraging more people to be involved in playing, teaching, leading, coaching and refereeing
- To take a professional approach in the preparation and delivery of coaching sessions
- To tutor and assess coach education to England Squash UKCC Level 1
- To support, mentor and develop coaches, teachers, leaders, volunteers and players
- To support Cumbria 1 day per month to deliver a Squash & Racketball development programme
About You
- Will have a demonstrated proven track record of coaching young people and adults from grass roots to Area Academy level
- Qualified to a minimum of England Squash Level 2 Coach or equivalent
- The holder of an England Squash & Racketball Coach Licence
- Will be England Squash & Racketball CRB checked
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the England Squash & Racketball National Coaching Scheme and LTAD
- Possess an understanding of progressing players from Community / School / Club level through to County and Area Academy level
- Be able to develop effective working relationships with Club, County and Area Coaches and personell
- Must be a confident, effective communicator and have the ability and energy to motivate yourself and others, as well as working effectively as a team member
- Prepared to attend and practically contribute to in service training days
- Current driving license and own transport
- Be computer literate
How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description and Personal Specification can be downloaded from www.englandsquashandracketball.com/vacancies or click here
Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates in the form of a CV with a covering letter outlining how you believe you could fulfil the role including details relating to your experience and achievements.
Please also ensure that you indicate which post(s) you are applying for.
This should then be emailed to the North West Regional Manager at;
angela.cwaczko@englandsquashandracketball.com
Closing date: Friday 6th August 2010
Proposed interview date: Wednesday 18th August 2010
The Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure process applies to this post