Casual Disability Sports Coach

Term: Casual Hours (Varied & Flexible – Hours of work may be within afternoons, evenings, and weekends.)

Closing Date: Ongoing

Start Date: As soon as possible

Interviews: Dates to suit

Sheffield United Community Foundation is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person to support the Foundation’s brand-new Disability Sport project.

Please find the full job description and application form on our website.

Responsibilities:

1. Physical Education: Plan and deliver high-quality Physical Education lessons within Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools and Internal Resource Units (IRs).
2. Ensure all sessions are inclusive, engaging, and designed to develop students’ skills across a range of sports.
3. Adapt content to suit individual needs, promoting physical literacy and enjoyment.

Community Activities:

1. Support and lead inclusive community sports sessions.
2. Create a positive, enjoyable environment that encourages participation and engagement with Sheffield United Community Foundation.
3. Promote a sense of belonging and community through sport.

Para Football Sessions:

1. Deliver football sessions in partnership with Sheffield & Hallamshire FA for players with specific impairments: Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairments (Blind and Partially Sighted), Deafness, and Powerchair users.
2. Focus on player development, providing tailored coaching that supports individual progress and performance.
3. Foster a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

Sports Camps:

1. Ensure that all activities are engaging, inclusive, and fun.
2. Assist with the planning and delivery of inclusive sports camps during school holidays.
3. Provide children and young people aged 8 to 15 with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy sport, develop technical skills, and build confidence.

About Sheffield United Community Foundation:

Sheffield United Community Foundation is a charity working in the areas of Accessibility & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Education & Skills, Employability & Training, Health & Wellbeing, and Sport & Physical Activity.

Our Vision:

Our Mission:

Harnessing the power of Sheffield United, we deliver bespoke programmes that tackle inequalities and provide opportunities to improve people’s lives and develop communities.

Values: Trustworthy – Flexible – Considerate – Passionate – Progressive

Please note that all suitable candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS procedures. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please let us know if there are any alternative arrangements which need to be made to help you during the application and interview process.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented audiences, including but not limited to applicants with disabilities, ethnically diverse communities, and we do not discriminate against any age groups.