Session Sports Coach (Volleyball)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking to recruit an inspirational and committed colleague to the role of Session Sports Coach (Volleyball). This is a key role within our organisation, focused on delivering high-quality coaching across our Volleyball programme and supporting both curriculum and extracurricular provision.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting athlete development, promoting participation and performance, and contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the programme. You will work closely with the Director of Volleyball to support the delivery of sessions, the development of competitive squads, and the overall wellbeing and progress of students.

Potential applicants should have:

• A relevant Level 2 qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car, as the role operates across multiple sites.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage the allocation of work effectively.
• Experience of coaching and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people.

What the school offers its staff What we offer you:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.