Athletics Academy Assistant Coach

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

Our Athletics Academy is targeted at children of all abilities aged 8-9 (school year 4). The aim of the Academy is to provide participants with an introduction to athletics, and the various disciplines within the sport, as well as some core movement skills. Successful candidates will work as part of a small team of coaches to deliver athletics sessions, under the supervision of a Lead Coach. Sessions take place at the Athletics & Hockey Centre, Swansea Bay Sports Park.

Post holders will assist in the delivery of our junior Athletics Academy, a scheme that currently runs one evening a week over three 10-week terms. Applicants will be expected to deliver the full range of Athletics events, broken down into a run/jump/throw each week.

Applicants should hold a current UKA ‘Coaching Assistant’ qualification or be prepared to undertake the necessary training to obtain this before October 2024. Experience of coaching young/novice athletes also desirable, as is evidence of working in a small team, excellent interpersonal skills, and sound technical knowledge across all athletics disciplines.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

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