Cardiff Metropolitan University
Casual Coach – Basketball
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Junior Sport Basketball Casual Coach
Our Junior Sport Basketball Casual Coach is a key team member for the Junior Sport / Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Basketball Junior sports programme (Archers Basketball) and ensure that the needs of participants are met.
You’ll Lead The Way By
- Assisting the Lead Coaches of Basketball and the wider Cardiff Met Junior Sport team in the delivery of high-quality Basketball coaching.
- Supporting our participants / athletes in their development of all elements of Basketball, across a range of age groups.
- Assisting in teaching and refining of Basketball skills for various games (e.g., dribbling, shooting, defence).
- Collaborating with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes, offering feedback on what is working well and what could be improved.
What You’ll Bring
- You’ll use your previous experience of coaching & working within a sport coaching environment and understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to our Basketball participants.
- Your knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies will ensure that our Basketball programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.
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Additionally You’ll Have
- Level 1 coaching qualification (or above) in Basketball.
- 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.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
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- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Award-winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Right to Work Information
- 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.
If you are unsure whether this applies to you or have any questions, please contact: StaffRecruitment@CardiffMet.ac.uk.
Contact Us
For more information about the role please contact Sarah Wagstaff on swagstaff@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Support page.
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