Casual Coach - Athletics

Our Junior Sport Athletics Casual Coach is a key team member for Junior Sport / Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Athletics Junior sports programme (Cardiff Met Junior Athletics Club) and ensure that the needs of participants are met.

Responsibilities:

- Assisting the Lead Coaches of Athletics and wider Cardiff Met Junior Sport team in the delivery of high-quality Athletics coaching.
- Supporting our participants / athletes in their development of all elements of Athletics, across a range of age groups and development levels.
- Assist in teaching and refining of Athletics skills for various elements (Run, Jump, Throw).
- Collaborate with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes, offering feedback on what is working well and what could be improved.

Requirements:

- Level 1 Coach Qualification (or above) in athletics.
- Previous experience of coaching and working within a sport coaching environment.
- Understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to Athletics participants.
- Knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies to ensure Athletics programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.
- Superb team working skills, able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for participants.
- Experience working with customers and parents.

Benefits:

- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK that permits them to undertake the duties of the role. If you require immigration permission to work in the UK, and your visa restricts employment as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, you are unlikely to be eligible for this role.