The Perse School
Head of Athletic Development
Job Location
Pampisford, United Kingdom
Job Description
Head of Athletic Development
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (Depending on qualifications and experience)
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
The responsibilities of the post holder will vary depending on the demands of the school but will initially include the following areas:
Practical delivery within all PE lessons (Y7-11) with a focus on athletic development
Practical delivery within the Games programme leading strength and conditioning sessions and working with their performance athletes
Planning time for session delivery and preparation built within the school day timetable
Review of athletic development and fitness related modules within the PE curriculum
Design and implement a strength and conditioning programme for the school’s sports teams
Develop and monitor individual training programmes for gifted and talented pupils in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Sport (Performance)
Promote physical activity and health related fitness to students and staff through extracurricular delivery
Provide an appropriate rehabilitation pathway for injured pupils, liaising with parents, staff, and external clubs and organisations
Lead department inset training for colleagues
Opportunity to attend Saturday fixtures supporting the preparation of the school teams or in a coaching capacity (Saturday fixture payment available)
Attend relevant departmental meetings
Opportunity for further relevant training or inset, financially supported by the school
Write pupil reports for specific 6th Form Games groups (circa 30 pupils once each academic year)
Skills and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
The post holder should have appropriate qualifications for the role e.g. UKSCA, SCE, 1 st4Sport, or equivalent, and experience in the provision of strength and conditioning support to young athletes.
They should be sympathetic to the educational, as well as the practical, requirements of the School and able to work to often tight deadlines to enable these to be maintained. All work must be carried out in a manner consistent with safe working practises and so due consideration must be given to this aspect before it is undertaken.
Since the School is required to comply with the important, and increasing, legislation in relation to Health and Safety, guidance is available and must be sought by the post holder as necessary.
UKSCA accredited, or on the pathway to becoming accredited
Experience of working on S&C programmes within a school and/or club environment
Up-to date knowledge in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school
Ability to motivate and encourage participation
Proven communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
High order administrative skills
Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently
ICT competence
Confidence, tenacity, flexibility and adaptability
Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community
Benefits
Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%
Death in service of 3 x salary
Free lunch in term time
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application
Location: Pampisford, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (Depending on qualifications and experience)
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
The responsibilities of the post holder will vary depending on the demands of the school but will initially include the following areas:
Practical delivery within all PE lessons (Y7-11) with a focus on athletic development
Practical delivery within the Games programme leading strength and conditioning sessions and working with their performance athletes
Planning time for session delivery and preparation built within the school day timetable
Review of athletic development and fitness related modules within the PE curriculum
Design and implement a strength and conditioning programme for the school’s sports teams
Develop and monitor individual training programmes for gifted and talented pupils in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Sport (Performance)
Promote physical activity and health related fitness to students and staff through extracurricular delivery
Provide an appropriate rehabilitation pathway for injured pupils, liaising with parents, staff, and external clubs and organisations
Lead department inset training for colleagues
Opportunity to attend Saturday fixtures supporting the preparation of the school teams or in a coaching capacity (Saturday fixture payment available)
Attend relevant departmental meetings
Opportunity for further relevant training or inset, financially supported by the school
Write pupil reports for specific 6th Form Games groups (circa 30 pupils once each academic year)
Skills and Qualifications
Education and Qualifications:
The post holder should have appropriate qualifications for the role e.g. UKSCA, SCE, 1 st4Sport, or equivalent, and experience in the provision of strength and conditioning support to young athletes.
They should be sympathetic to the educational, as well as the practical, requirements of the School and able to work to often tight deadlines to enable these to be maintained. All work must be carried out in a manner consistent with safe working practises and so due consideration must be given to this aspect before it is undertaken.
Since the School is required to comply with the important, and increasing, legislation in relation to Health and Safety, guidance is available and must be sought by the post holder as necessary.
UKSCA accredited, or on the pathway to becoming accredited
Experience of working on S&C programmes within a school and/or club environment
Up-to date knowledge in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
Works collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school
Ability to motivate and encourage participation
Proven communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
High order administrative skills
Respects and values the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds others can bring to work and to teams
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently
ICT competence
Confidence, tenacity, flexibility and adaptability
Empathy for pupils, parents, staff and the community
Benefits
Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%
Death in service of 3 x salary
Free lunch in term time
Free onsite parking
Cycle to work scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application
Location: Pampisford, GB
Posted Date: 11/24/2024
Contact Information
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