Sports Coaches - Rugby League

Our Sport Hallam coaches are responsible for developing skills, performance, and overall physical and mental wellbeing of our student athletes, teams, and club members. Using their experience and expertise, they will plan and provide personalised coaching and, through effective communication, help guide our students to achieve their full potential. A Sport Hallam coach plays a key role in fostering a positive and supportive environment in line with the Sport Hallam values for our student participants and helps shape goals and contribute to continuous improvement.

Salary: £25,742 to £42,978 (pro rata) dependent on experience / Level 1,2 or 3
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Permanent (various hours per week, please contact Adam Barr for more information)
Organisation: Sheffield Hallam University
Placed On: Thu 19th December, 2024
Closes: 11:30pm - Sun 26th January, 2025
Sport / Activity: Rugby League
Job Reference: 109466

The Role

A Sport Hallam coach will also ensure our students adhere to best practice, sportsmanship, safety, and discipline in relation to their specific sport and activity, promoting individual growth and team cohesion. We expect our coaches to nurture a culture of respect, resilience, and a love for the sport.

Responsibilities include:

1. Planning and leading effective training sessions.
2. Preparing student athletes for competition.
3. Attending competition/games days to support student-athletes' performance.
4. Cultivating a positive team culture built on discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
5. Providing coaching expertise to improve the quality and standard of training and development.

The Team

Here at Team Hallam, we have something for everyone. From competitive or performance sport, our clubs offer a chance to play competitively in university sport leagues and tournaments, as well as our annual Varsity competition. We have 40 student-run sports clubs and enter over 65 teams into the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league programme.

Inclusivity Statement

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area at Sheffield Hallam.

Visa Requirements

The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. To find out more, please visit The Hallam Deal: Your Benefits.

Work Arrangements

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements.

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