University of Leicester Netball Head Coach

Responsibilities Include:

- Organising and delivering high quality training sessions for the clubs, 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd team.

- Catering to the needs of club members by working closely with the Club committee

- Committing to develop Club members of varying abilities

- Taking responsibility for health and safety in all aspects of club activity

- Leading on the selection of squads and teams for fixtures.

- Reporting regular progress updates and ideas for club development to the Club's designated Development Staff

Person Specifications:

- Availability to attend training sessions on Tuesday 6-8pm and Sunday 2-4pm (E)

- Availability to attend Netball trials at the end of September/start of October (E)

- Empathy of working within a student environment (E)

- Have a strong personality, initiative and drive. (E)

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (E)

- Significant demonstrable coaching experience (E)

- In-depth understanding of coaching styles and practical delivery (E)

- A minimum UKCC accredited Level 2 Coaching Qualification or equivalent (E)

- Valid First Aid at Work qualification (D)

- Availability to attend Wednesday afternoon/evening fixtures (D)

Accountabilities:

- Lead on the delivery of high quality coaching sessions

- Health and Safety responsibility at training sessions and fixtures

Benefits of working with us:

- Free gym membership to University of Leicester facilities, worth £550 per year.

- Opportunity to purchase Team Leicester branded clothing

Applications and informal enquiries should be made to Stephen Bayley by sending a CV and covering letter to smb76@leicester.ac.uk