MULTI SPORTS COACH
Port Regis is one of the country’s leading co-educational day and boarding schools for children aged
two to thirteen. A school in which tradition and innovation have gone hand in hand for more than a
century, we provide a thoughtful, rounded education that enables children to thrive. This education
goes well beyond our beautiful buildings and outstanding facilities – it is rooted in our culture and
values.
Role Profile
We are seeking to appoint a Multi Sports Coach who will:
• coach hockey, netball, athletics and cricket for Port Regis girls aged 7-13;
• coach gymnastics for Port Regis pupils and external gym users (all children) and support the
gymnasts at events and competitions when required;
• provide swimming teaching and lifeguarding for Port Regis pupils and external swim users (all
children) and support the swimmers at events and competitions when required.
Experience in coaching hockey, netball, athletics and cricket at this level are desired, but not essential.
Similarly, a Level 1 or 2 Gym Coaching qualification and Swimming Teaching and Lifeguarding
qualifications are desired, but not essential. We can arrange all the necessary training and qualifications
for the successful candidate. Accommodation on site can also be provided if desired by the successful
candidate in exchange for undertaking some boarding duties during term time in one of our boarding
houses.
Hours of Work
This is a 40 hour a week role all year round (but applicants wishing to work part-time or during term
time only would be considered, please specify the details in your covering letter).
Remuneration and Benefits
The successful candidates can expect:
• World class sports facilities.
• Competitive rates of pay, pension and holiday benefits.
• An employee assistance programme with extensive support in relation to wellbeing and
wellness, finance and legal, work and personal issues, as well as a wide range of rewards and
discounts.
• Complimentary use of the School’s staff gym and Sports Centre.
• To join a delightful team and exceptional working environment.
Start Date
September 2022.
Job Description
Responsible to
Director of Sport and Wellbeing.
Key responsibilities – sport
• To provide high quality coaching in hockey, netball, athletics, cricket, gymnastics and swimming.
• Lifeguarding swim sessions when required.
• To be involved with planning and preparation of activities, the management of resources and
compilation of records and reports as necessary.
• To co-operate with other members of staff, sharing information, ideas and expertise.
Key responsibilities – pastoral
• All staff are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and to
support and foster the vision and values of the School.
General Duties
• Comply with statutory requirements for example the Health and Safety at Work Act and the
Data Protection Act and School policies and procedures in this regard.
• Safeguarding and compliance with our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy and procedures.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with all members of the Port Regis community
including pupils, staff, parents and Old Port Regians (OPRs); external users; the local community;
and outside agencies.
• Ensure the reflection of Port Regis’ values in all communications.
• Adhere to the school’s policies as contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Undertake other such duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Person specification
Essential
• A commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
• Passion for sport and the benefits for all children.
• Motivated to work with young people, able to form and maintain appropriate rapport and
emotional resilience.
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Be willing to ‘go the extra mile’ and be flexible around the needs of the Sports Centre.
• A kind, caring and cheerful nature.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure.
Desired
• Experience of coaching children aged 7-13.
• Experience of coaching hockey, netball, athletics, cricket, gymnastics and swimming.
• Level 1 or 2 gym coach qualification.
• Swimming teacher qualification.
• Lifeguard qualification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Port Regis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse
range of suitably qualified candidates, including candidates wishing to work flexibly and requiring
reasonable adjustments.
Application Procedure
If you feel you can meet the requirements of the post, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please
complete the application form linked with this advert, along with a covering letter/email, to our HR
Manager, Mrs Geraldine White at hr@portregis.com or via post to Port Regis, Motcombe Park,
Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9QA as soon as possible. If you would prefer a term time working or part
time working arrangement, please specify the details in your covering letter. Please read the
Explanatory Notes and Child Protection Policy in conjunction with your application.
Kevin Binns
Bursar
Note: The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and
young persons, for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to
adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy at all times.
If, in the course of carrying out the role, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential
risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster
