We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Rackets Coach to inspire and develop students aged 11 to 18 in these dynamic sports. Working as part of the school’s sports coaching team, you will deliver high-quality coaching sessions, organise matches and tournaments, and support the development of students’ skills, teamwork, and love for sport. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving co-curricular programme in a supportive and vibrant boarding school environment.
This position is based in the Sports Coaching department and answers to the Director of Sport. You will plan and deliver engaging tennis, squash and badminton coaching sessions for students of varying abilities, prepare and support students for inter-school matches, tournaments, and internal competitions, promote skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork in line with the school’s values and work collaboratively with the Director of Sport and other coaching staff to integrate tennis, squash and badminton into the wider sports programme.
Requirements:
- Proven experience coaching tennis, squash and/or badminton, ideally with young people in a school or club setting.
- Hold relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., England Squash Level 2, Badminton England Level 2) and a First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and a commitment to nurturing young talent.
- Ability to inspire students to participate fully in sports, fostering a culture of enjoyment and achievement.
Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.
Job Description and Person Specification
Working Arrangements:
- 15 hours per week
- Typical schedule: Tuesday 10.30-18.00 (games and activity), Wednesday 14.30-18.00 (games and activity), Thursday 11.00-12.30 and Saturday 12.00-15.00 (fixtures).
- Occasional additional hours on a Saturday for away fixtures
- Term Time Only, 34 weeks a year.
Salary: £8,914 per annum (FTE £29,839)
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Benefits
For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet here.
How to Apply:
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
- To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at [email protected].
- Application deadline – 10 February 2025.
- Planned Shortlisting date – 11 February 2025
- Planned Interview date – 13 or 14 February 2025
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.