Sports Coach Level 2

About Us:

West Lothian Leisure is a registered Scottish charity. We are at the heart of the community and want everyone in West Lothian to live a healthier, happier, and longer life. We are the delivery partner of choice for national agencies and local organisations responsible for improving lives through sport, health, physical activity, outdoor education, and culture. We care passionately about the services we provide to communities in West Lothian and want to do more. Under the leadership of our CEO, we have our vision and ambition for the future. The sky is the limit both in terms of expanding the offer to people who need our support and raising the profile of the ‘social good’ we deliver.

We currently have exciting opportunities for Sports Coaches Level. 

Job Purpose – overview

Your role as a Level 2 Sports Coach is to assist in the delivery of the Xcite Coaching Academy programme(s) to our customers. Level 2 coach will need to plan and deliver a comprehensive programme of sports instruction to nationally recognised standards whilst working as part of a wider team to deliver excellent customer service.

•           To assist the Sports Development Manager and Sports Development Officer in the delivery of Xcite’s Academy programme.

•           To demonstrate a range of basics skills and knowledge in the delivery of programmes

•           Ensure the coaching programme is delivered in a safe and appropriate manner

•           To assist and support the Level 1 coach in their delivery of the programme, using a framework for success

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A good ability to demonstrate the core competencies.
• UKCC Level 2 Sports Coaching or SQV Level 6 sports Scotland and a willingness to obtain and apply knowledge/skills from the additional qualification and learning.
• 2 National 4 qualification or /National 5 PE.
• Knowledge or experienced in working with children and Adults

Experience Required

• Experience of working with others in a team
• Understanding and managing the needs of participants behaviours
• Knowledge of coaching and processes in community or sports setting.
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to your discipline/sport
• Working with others in planning coached session.
• Experience in delivering coached session or physical activity to children and young people
• Experience of working with the public and delivering customer service
• Ability to use technology (tablets) and follow instruction
• Experience of working directly with children
• Experience of supervising groups of children

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