Head of Athletic Development

Head of Athletic Development

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (Depending on qualifications and experience)

The School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

The Role

The responsibilities of the post holder will vary depending on the demands of the school but will initially include the following areas:

• Practical delivery within all PE lessons (Y7-11) with a focus on athletic development
• Practical delivery within the Games programme leading strength and conditioning sessions and working with their performance athletes
• Planning time for session delivery and preparation built within the school day timetable
• Review of athletic development and fitness related modules within the PE curriculum
• Design and implement a strength and conditioning programme for the school’s sports teams
• Develop and monitor individual training programmes for gifted and talented pupils in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Sport (Performance)
• Promote physical activity and health related fitness to students and staff through extracurricular delivery
• Provide an appropriate rehabilitation pathway for injured pupils, liaising with parents, staff, and external clubs and organisations
• Lead department inset training for colleagues
• Opportunity to attend Saturday fixtures supporting the preparation of the school teams or in a coaching capacity (Saturday fixture payment available)
• Attend relevant departmental meetings
• Opportunity for further relevant training or inset, financially supported by the school
• Write pupil reports for specific 6th Form Games groups (circa 30 pupils once each academic year)

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

The post holder should have appropriate qualifications for the role e.g. UKSCA, SCE, 1 st4Sport, or equivalent, and experience in the provision of strength and conditioning support to young athletes.
They should be sympathetic to the educational, as well as the practical, requirements of the School and able to work to often tight deadlines to enable these to be maintained. All work must be carried out in a manner consistent with safe working practises and so due consideration must be given to this aspect before it is undertaken.

Since the School is required to comply with the important, and increasing, legislation in relation to Health and Safety, guidance is available and must be sought by the post holder as necessary.

• UKSCA accredited, or on the pathway to becoming accredited
• Experience of working on S&C programmes within a school and/or club environment
• Up-to date knowledge in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
• Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school
• Ability to motivate and encourage participation
• Proven communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• High order administrative skills
• Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently
• ICT competence
• Confidence, tenacity, flexibility and adaptability
• Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community

Benefits

• Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%
• Death in service of 3 x salary
• Free lunch in term time
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.