Netball Pathway Coaches (Head Coach & Assistant Coach)
Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis
Rate: Hourly sessional rates
Location: On site
Department: Forest Netball
Reporting to: Netball Pathway Lead
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for Nottingham Forest Netball Coaches across all our age groups (NSL, Reserve, U19, U17 & U15). The role includes coaching, planning and administration across the groups.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To act as a Head Coach/Assistant coach for the programme in both training environments & competitive fixtures.
- Support with the implementation of the vision and culture of the Nottingham Forest Netball Pathway.
- To work with the various coaches across the pathway in creating high performance environments enabling each athlete to develop their technical, tactical, physical and psychological competences.
- To work closely with the Pathway Head Coach & Sport Science Sports Medicine team to support delivery of a high quality periodised training and competition programmes for targeted players.
Learning Opportunities
- Work with and learn from high performance coaches across the England Netball Player Pathway and Nottingham Forest Netball pathway.
- CPD opportunities & workshops provided by England Netball and external stakeholders
General
- Ensure you act as a positive role model, ambassador and advocate for the sport, Nottingham Forest and England Netball, at all times.
- Respect and promote the spirit and intentions of England Netball’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People policy adopted by Nottingham Forest Netball.
- Actively role model England Netball Equality Policy ensuring it is at the forefront of how we work.
- Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time that are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of Nottingham Forest Netball.
- Ensuring at all times Nottingham Forest Netball is presented in an appropriate and professional manner.
What are we looking for:
Education / Qualifications
- UKCC Level 2 and above
- Valid UKCC Safeguarding Children certificate
- First aid qualification
Experience
- Experience of coaching netball within a performance environment
- Experience of working with athletes aged between 14-19 within a performance environment
- Excellent athlete management experience
- Experience of planning & implementing a high-performance program
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge
- An ability to inspire individuals, build trust and a create a positive & ambitious team culture
- An ability to balance Nottingham Forest Netball responsibilities with other commitments
- An ability to work in a team
- An ability to articulate tactical changes and technical improvements to athletes in a pressurised situation in a concise and meaningful manner
- Knowledge of HUDL and Performance Analysis
- An understanding of Roses Development Framework
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about netball
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Able to build relationships and work in partnership with others
- Organised, adaptable and innovative
- Integrity, honesty, trust and respect
Forest For Everyone
At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
Health and Safety
At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.
- Department
- Forest Netball
- Locations
- The City Ground
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