Gymnastics Coach Term Time

Job Title:Gymnastics Coach (Term Time)

Department:Sports Participation and Schools

Reports to:Community Development Manager and Gymnastics Lead

Contract: Term Time (20 hours)

Salary:.20 per annum (12.80 16.22 per hour)

Closing Date: 24th November 2024

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.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. 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.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

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 everyones 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 clubs 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.

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 maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

To provide Gymnastics and extracurricular gymnastic sessions to children and young people. The post holder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g breakfast clubs & evenings) given the nature of the role.

To help run our Tumble Bees Programmes out of Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub.

To work predominantly in our Ealing locations and help build our offering. Staff will have the option to gain more hours in other areas across west London.

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.
• Deliver Gymnastics & Dance PE Lessons for primary age children.
• 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
• Help out with holiday provision when appropriate (Gymnastics and Dance Camps
• Stay informed about safeguarding policies procedures and best practices.
• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents concerns and actions taken.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to the development and improvement of safeguarding policies.

Key Internal Relationships

• Gymnastics Lead and coaching team.
• Schools Area Lead

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Level 2 Gymnastics coaching qualification (any discipline)
• 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 extracurricular environments.
• Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education sport and longterm 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.

Desirable:

• Dance or Cheer Qualification or experience
• Preschool Gymnastics Qualifications
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
• Minimum 12 months experience in delivering coaching sessions preferably within a school environment.
• Other NGB sports qualifications
• Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.
• Own means of transport.

Personal Qualities:

• Hardworking and committed individual.
• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.
• Ability to work as independently and as part of a team.

Please note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

This role is a Regulated Activity role please complete theDeclaration of Offences Form