The Health & Wellbeing team at Lichfield District Council actively promote a healthy lifestyle through affordable community sessions and events for all ages throughout the year.  We have an ongoing job opportunity for a casual Multi Sports Coach to join our team.

Multi Sports Coaches are responsible for planning and delivering sessions for our Getin2it programme, combining different sports and activities for 7-25 year olds.  You will be responsible for coaching and looking after a group of up to 20 children (ratios vary depending on child ages), delivering high-energy, fun and inclusive sessions that ensure every child is engaged.  Activities can include anything from coaching football, tennis and dodgeball, through to leading team-building games.  Each session is typically between 1-2 hours long and run early evenings. 

We are looking for high-energy individuals who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• A passion for working with children and young people;
• Previous experience of working with 7-25 year olds;
• Previous experience of coaching a sport, leading games or delivering activities;
• Willingness to liaise with parents/carers, delivering high-quality customer service;
• Possess leadership skills together with excellent and confident communication skills;
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with other coaches.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends;
• Hold a Level 2 in Sports coaching with a recognised NGB and a First Aid at Work certificate;
• Full driving licence and use of a car;
• Enhanced DBS will be required.

Applicants with Level 1 qualifications will be considered if currently or willing to work towards Level 2.

For further information please email sportsdevelopment@lichfielddc.gov.uk, or telephone 01543 308835.

We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS check or BPSS with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment. 

Supporting documents
Job Description & Person Specification