Job Vacancy - Sports Tutor - NCFE Level 3 in Sports Coaching and Physical Activity

At You Can Do Sport (YCDS) Newark, we are passionate about fostering young people's potential through the power of sport and physical activity. Established with a vision to create opportunities for personal and athletic growth, YCDS has a rich history of empowering students to achieve their best. Our ethos is built on the belief that every young person deserves access to high-quality sports education and development, which can transform their lives and contribute to their overall well-being.

We aim to inspire, motivate, and develop the next generation of sports leaders by combining dedicated support, innovative teaching methods, and state-of-the-art facilities. Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant community committed to excellence and making a lasting impact on young people's lives.

Launching in partnership with a leading Education provider, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and committed 'Sports Tutor'. This is a unique opportunity to coordinate and deliver a varied NCFE Level 3 in Sports Coaching and Physical Activity to 16-19- year-old students at the YMCA Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village.

The role starts as a part-time position (approx 15-19hrs per week) on a fixed-term contract, with the potential to become full-time in Year 2. This is an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate or newly qualified teacher looking to gain a career within the sports and teaching industry following the completion of a teacher training qualification. A teaching qualification is not essential but desirable.

What we offer:

• Outstanding results from our well-motivated students

• A training and education provider with above average results when compared to national averages (2022)

• Outstanding curriculum and compliance based resources that are readily available

• A strong approach to curriculum and self-development

• An IT-rich environment with a vast range of readily available curriculum and compliance resources

• At YCDS, we foster a supportive and open Leadership team, ensuring that you feel secure and valued in your role.Friendly colleagues who are always happy to help each other

• At YCDS, we not only offer this exciting role but also provide opportunities for further employment as a sports coach, sports nutritionist, or personal trainer, depending on your qualifications and experience, fostering a sense of optimism and ambition.Outstanding, first-class sports and teaching facilities at brand-new £17 million development - state-of-the-art technology, fast internet speed, breakout study areas, Cafe on site serving hot and cold meal options, free parking on site.Staff benefits include discount in the cafe, and access to the on site S&C suite, athletics track, cycle track and climbing wall 

What you offer:

• A determination to develop your knowledge of the discipline of Sport Education

• A commitment to developing sporting excellence and supporting the participation of all students in sports and physical recreation

• Promoting excellence and high standards of coursework completion

• A clear understanding of the life-enhancing benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle

• A desire to become part of a learning and caring community that is dedicated to improving the lives of our children and the wider community.

• A highly motivated and receptive individual with a willingness to learn every step of the way

• To have an engaging teaching style to inspire 16-19 learners

• The ability to consistently meet deadlines

• The ability to work well as part of a team and independently

• To care about your work and do the best for your students IT Literate – understanding of Microsoft Teams/Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Word/Microsoft PowerPoint

Job Type: 

• Part-time, Fixed term contract for Year 1 

• Contract length: 12 months

• If successful, the role will increase to a full-time role from Year 2

Pay:

• £15,000.00 per year 

• Earnings to increase in Year 2 as the role will increase to a full-time position

Benefits:

• Uniform provided

• Free Parking

• Sick pay

• Hybrid working 

• Opportunity for further employment as a coach, nutritionist or personal trainer if suitably qualified

• Opportunity to upskill and study a L4 Qualification

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Approx. 15-19 hours per week 

Education:

• Undergraduate qualifications in sport-related subject (essential)

• Pass (4/5) in English & Maths (essential)

• Knowledge of vocational sport subjects (desirable)

Experience: 

• Working with children & young adults (essential)

• Teaching/tutoring experience (desirable)

• Sporting coaching experience (desirable)

Working with young people: 

• No convictions, either prior or pending, that would result in the ability to not work with children or vulnerable adults (required) 

• DBS/CRB checks will be required

Work Location: YMCA Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village, Newark, Notts 

Interested applicants should contact Natalia Hart, Director of the YCDS Academy, should they have any initial questions; otherwise, to apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to our Sports Team detailing how you meet the requirements of the job role at natalia@youcandosport.co.uk