Essential Requirements
Job Summary
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Role Title: Active Cambria Coach
Location: Deeside, with the ability to travel across sites as required
Contract Type: Part time (94.59% 35 hrs per week) Fixed term - 31/07/2025
Salary: £ 24,218 - £24,823 (pay award pending)
We currently have a vacancy for an Active Cambria Coach within our Learner experience team at Coleg Cambria. Active Cambria is designed to develop Coleg Cambria students and staff to make improvements in their physical literacy, social, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Working as an integral member of the Learner experience team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering multi-sport sessions across all Coleg Cambria sites, supporting the growth of our student volunteering experience. As an Active Cambria Coach, you will work to meet the demands of the local community as well as staff and students to promote and increase participation levels in physical activity and sport.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Recruit, retain and train Trusted Leaders and Young Ambassadors to support the college and community.
2. Assist in seeking out funding and providing information to prepare bids for funding opportunities to support sustainable activities.
3. Plan and grow engagement in the Active Cambria programme and the delivery of Mind, Body and Soul sessions.
4. Design and develop bespoke activities tailored to motivate learners and staff to increase competence and confidence.
5. Coach physical activity/mixed sport sessions during curriculum time, as well as after college and any other delivery as required.
6. Facilitate community Junior Athletic sessions, Active Camps and other community activities.
7. Maintain a valid coaching qualification and follow an appropriate CPD programme.
8. Monitor, report and evaluate activities.
Essential Requirements
1. Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above.
2. Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy qualification or is willing to work towards it.
3. Level 2 Coaching qualification.
4. Previous experience coaching large groups of young children.
5. Experience of working in a college running multi-sport sessions.
6. Previous sporting experience and knowledge.
7. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
8. Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required.
9. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
10. Able to demonstrate personal resilience to cope with a range of difficult situations.
11. Proactive and self-motivated.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods, and job descriptions are all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do, and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people, and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount, and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals, with rigorous implementation of DBS procedures. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate. Depending on the role, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be considered to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend completing your application promptly.
Benefits include:
* Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
* Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
* On-site nursery provision at Deeside
* Discounts on College Evening Courses
* Access to E-Learning and Professional Development
* Discounted Gym Membership
* Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
* Free Parking on all sites
* Cycle Scheme
* Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
* Discounted Rates for Restaurants
* Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
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