The role
will include responsibility for managing this partnership and overseeing two weeks of partner-led football camps each year
Line Managed: Department Leader of Enrichment Sport and Expeditions.
Major Role: To provide professional leadership and management of one of the Tier one sports to secure high quality learning and teaching, the effective use of resources and improving standards of learning and achievement.
Direct Reports: Enrichment coaches
Responsibilities:
Coaching – Sport Managers will:
1. Coaching year round within the enrichment programme. This typically equates to 12 hours contact coaching per week.
2. Weekend coaching is required as well as a commitment to attend competitions at home and abroad.
3. Provide appropriate opportunities for students of a wide variety of abilities to extend themselves to their fullest through the appropriate pathway.
4. Coach a team within your sport specific programme.
5. Organise try-outs and assessments in an efficient and transparent manner.
6. In collaboration with coaches, to select teams, send lists of athletes to the Department Lead of Enrichment Sport and Exhibitions and keep them informed of any changes that occur throughout the year.
7. Work efficiently with others to ensure competition entries and other information is completed on time and with the agreement of the school.
8. Keep abreast of all current best practice regarding training methods, skill, tactical developments etc. and changes to rules and regulations.
9. Ensure a robust talent ID programme is in place with close link to local clubs
10. Co-ordinate release time with the leadership team for those who are competing at an ‘elite’ level
Teaching – Sports Managers will:
11. Teach 4-6 hours in curriculum PE.
12. Write reports, complete assessments, and attend report evenings when required.
13. Plan and implement engaging and enjoyable lessons.
14. Teach across both primary and secondary school.
Professional – Sports Managers will:
15. Lead their sport specific coaching team.
16. Recommend developments for the staffing of their specific programme.
17. Deliver training for coaches and volunteers.
Culture and Communication – Sports Managers will:
18. Work in close partnership with the Department Lead of Enrichment Sport and Expeditions to ensure communications are of the highest order.
19. Communicate on a regular basis to students, parents and staff issues related to safeguarding.
20. Keep parents fully informed of activities, selections, programmes and events on a long term and short-term basis.
21. Assist the Enrichment department to answer parental enquiries that may arise after try-outs and/or during the year.
22. Present at the Sports Awards Evening.
23. Contribute articles to school and other publications.
Policy and Planning – Sports Managers will:
24. Plan the year’s calendar for their specific sport.
25. Recommend developments in the school’s curriculum programme, writing the relevant instructional units in collaboration with the Department Leads of PE.
26. Ensure the smooth running of all school competitions specific to your sport.
Resources – Sports Managers will:
27. Advise the Department Lead of Enrichment Sport and Expeditions regarding fixed assets and facilities development.
28. Ensure resources are used effectively and appropriately stored.
Admissions – Sports Managers will:
29. Ensure that new students are properly assessed and introduced to their sport specific programme at an appropriate level.
30. Ensure that all coaches are aware of relevant medical conditions of new students.
Health and Safety – Sports Managers will:
31. Ensure that all personnel are aware of the school’s child safeguarding policy, the code of conduct and the methods for reporting a concern.
32. In liaison with the Department Lead of Enrichment Sport and Expeditions ensure that all members of staff associated with your sport activities are suitably qualified in terms of first aid or other health and safety issues.
33. Assist the Department Lead of Enrichment Sport and Expeditions in monitoring health and safety matters.
Qualifications / experience
34. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential
35. Min UEFA B certificate
36. Coached for at least two years since qualifying
37. Experience working in multicultural environment
38. Experience working with a variety of age groups
Desirable:
39. Qualified Teacher Status or a willingness to obtain this through our ITT programme
In return, we offer:
40. A full-time, 2-year contract with the potential to become permanent
41. Enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning.
42. Outstanding facilities and resources
43. An attractive salary – BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 4 representing a minimum of € 62.260 and maximum € 113.004 gross per year (depending on the years of relevant experience)
44. Extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities and a relocation package.
The Person:
45. Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
46. Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
47. Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
48. Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.
Short listed candidates will be invited to interview at the school the week of 18 May and this process will include a sample lesson and opportunities to meet potential colleagues.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, all applicants will be subject to rigorous checks from the interview stage onwards.
“The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)
BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.
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