Netball Coach

Location: Oxford

Salary: dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract: Fixed term

Hours: 4 hours per week

The College School, founded in 1480 by William of Waynflete, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. It is situated in an enviable location at the heart of Oxford beside the River Cherwell. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and to serve.

The Sports Department is the largest in the school and oversees the provision of all sport across the Junior and Senior School. Heads of Sport manage their own programmes in a way that allows pupils to flourish in a number of sports. They are ably supported by highly qualified Sports Professionals and experienced PE & Games teachers. They are fortunate to have a number of Level 3 and 4 qualified coaches, many of whom have played sport to the highest level.

The Role

The school is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated individual to commence as soon as possible, to help the Head of Girls’ Sport in developing Netball further within the school. The successful applicant will be expected to coach bright and enthusiastic female pupils in the 6th form. During the Hilary term, January through to April, fixtures take place on Wednesday afternoon as well as the odd Saturday. There is also the demand for Saturday morning training in the Michaelmas term to prepare for the County Cup and the Sisters’ in Sport Cup. The role will be for an average of 4 hours per week. The vacancy arises as a result of the desire to enhance the provision of the sport within the school.

The candidate will lead and oversee coaching for 6th form girls, whilst offering support and development opportunities to individuals from within the Sports Department and the Senior Common Room as well as communicating effectively to pupils, parents and the local community. The Netball Coach will be responsible to the Master through the Director of Sport for the proper discharge of his or her duties.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential: 

• At least level 2 coaching qualification award, or an ability to work towards it in the coming year
• Experience in planning and implementing annual strength and conditioning programmes to individuals and teams
• Ability to show detailed knowledge of strength and conditioning
• Ability to look for new ways to improve performances as well as preventing injuries across all of the athletes and sports at the school

Desirable: 

• It is advantageous if the candidate has experience of either playing or coaching at an elite level
• Previous experience of coaching within an independent school, club or performance pathway
• Ability to show an understanding of sport as part of an extra-curricular provision

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable College School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing Date: midday, Thursday 10th October

Interview Date: Monday 14th October

The College School recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.