CASUAL - Sports Coach (Student Enrichment Directorate)

Job Overview

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk

Job Details

Job Number: 26000957

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours: 35

Closing Date: Ongoing

Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching sessions to student athletes / teams to improve their performance
• Evaluate performance and provide suitable feedback
• Assess strengths and weaknesses in the student athlete’s/team’s performance and identifying areas for further development
• Liaise with the relevant hiring manager to co‑ordinate support service provision for individual athletes, clubs and teams
• Ensure that student athletes train and perform in line with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Where required, play for the Durham team in sport of expertise, as directed by the relevant head coach.

Additional Information

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

To apply for the role please complete the online application process, uploading a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info: https://bit.ly/3DP5K8y

Contact: e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk