Job Description
MMU Sport aims to maximise student and staff engagement in sporting activity by increasing participation and sporting excellence, utilising the World Class Sports facilities available to MMU and as a result contribute to enhancing the student experience and increasing student satisfaction levels.
MMU Sport are currently looking to recruit a level 2 or above Qualified Badminton Coach to work in partnership with them to develop the Badminton Club, the Men’s and Women’s teams within it and the individual athletes training and competing for MMU. The successful candidate will create a positive, responsive and productive relationship with the club and the Coaching Officer and support the development of the club in training and competition.
Training sessions take place on a Monday evening at Sugden Sports Centre, Grosvenor Street, M1 7HL . Competitive fixtures take place on Wednesday afternoons and home games will take place at the same venue. The role is for a maximum of 5 hours per week and the successful coach will be expected to be registered/register as Self Employed and hold their own Coaching Insurance policy.
Main Duties of Coaching role:
* Responsible for general coaching practices including session planning, delivery and evaluation procedures. This includes supporting the Sports Coaching Officer with coaching feedback procedures and termly meetings/reports.
* Maintain high standards with regards to Equality and Diversity
* Make sure all sessions comply with Health and Safety standards
* Attend BUCS matches
* Assist the club committee members to complete club development planning and work towards their aims and objectives
* Regularly review club performance and progress
* Assist the club committee on team selection
* Demonstrate understanding of the aims and objectives of MMU Sport and to work in partnership to help to achieve these
How to apply
To apply for these positions, please submit a current CV and Covering Letter by email outlining the following:
* Coaching Experience
* Why you are interested in this role
* Availability to Coach on Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.
The deadline to apply for this position is Wednesday 13th May 2015 at 5pm. For further information please call Sarah Hadlow, Sports Coaching Officer on 0161 247 6543 or s.hadlow@mmu.ac.uk