Job title: Sports Coach - Hockey
Location: High Wycombe Campus
Department: Student Activities
Grade/salary: up to £20 per hour
Hours: Three hours per week
Term 1: Monday 1st October – 7th December
Term 2: Monday 21st January – 29th March
Qualification: Level 2
Main purpose of the job
Bucks Students’ Union is looking for a level 2 Hockey coach to train both the men’s and women’s Hockey teams on Monday nights throughout term 1 and term 2.
Both Teams compete in the BUCS league on Wednesday Afternoons and Train weekly in Wycombe
You would be expected to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about your sport and driven to help provide suitable coaching for a group of mixed abilities.
The successful candidate will need to have their own public liability insurance for coaching.
Responsible to
Activities Coordinator (Competitive Sports), Student Activities Manager and through them, the Membership Services Manager.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To coach both the men’s on women’s competitive teams
- To ensure coaching is suitable for mixed abilities
- To keep accurate records of all participants attending the sessions and send to the Sports Coordinator at the end of the month.
- To make sure sessions are interactive and fun for all participants.
- Signpost volunteers and players to local clubs.
- Attend one-to-one meetings with the Sports Coordinator
- To follow the code of conduct laid out in the coaches handbook
General standards
- To portray the Students' Union in a positive, proactive and professional manner.
- To abide by Students’ Union policies and procedures at all times.
- To respect the democratic structure of the Students’ Union.
Benefits of the role
- Coach of the Year award – nominees will receive an invitation to Athletic Union Dinner
- 20% Discount on UnderArmour sports Clothing
- Use of our facilities – if you need to meet someone we can book a room for you. We can also offer preferential rates on the hire of our venue
- References on request
Person specification
E is essential, D is desirable
Education, qualifications and training
Minimum of Level 2 Qualification E
Knowledge
A working knowledge and understanding of the work of Students’ Unions D
Awareness of current issues affecting students D
Knowledge of the manner in which sport is organised within the University D
Knowledge of relevant national governing bodies D
Experience
Experience of working in a range of environments D
Experience of working in partnership with other organisations D
Skills
Excellent verbal communication skills E
Good all round organisation and administrative skills E
Able to work effectively in a team E
Excellent interpersonal skills E
Diplomacy and tact E
Special requirements
Commitment to equal opportunities E
Able to work in a student led, democratic environment E
Commitment to high standards of customer care E
Self-reliant with ability to work without close supervision and use own initiative E
Flexible working attitude and ability to adapt to swiftly evolving work conditions E
To apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to the Student Activities Manager via e-mail or in person to
Catherine.lymer@bucks.ac.uk
By Post:
Catherine Lymer
Bucks Students’ Union
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ
Or follow the information on the web site at bucksstudentsunion.org/workforus.
Closing date for applications: 10th August
Start date: 1st October
Interview date: To be confirmed