Scottish Sports Futures: Jump2it Community Coach

Location: Various locations around & South Lanarkshire Day/Time: Sessional work Monday – Friday between 9-5pm, though there may also be some occasional weekend work. Pay: £10 per hour

Programme Background Jump2it is a Scottish Sports Futures programme which uses the sport of basketball to give young people the information they require to make positive lifestyle decisions. These messages are delivered to primary school children throughout by various professional athletes and role models, primarily the Glasgow Rocks Pro Basketball Players.

Each school will receive 6 weeks of basketball coaching to develop fundamental skills in the run up to a regional tournament. These sessions focus on enjoyment, basic basketball skills and incorporates key lifestyle messages throughout the programme. Coaches will also have the opportunity to work at large inter-school tournaments in which they can assist in a variety of different job roles including the planning and delivery of regional tournaments.

In addition to our school programme, coaches will also have the opportunity to work at our Rocks Community Clubs (RCC) throughout Glasgow. These are usually in the form of an afterschool club run during the school year and provide children in the community the opportunity to form their own club with pupils from other schools in the area. Children are also given the opportunity to take part in monthly competitions against other RCCs in the area. This is used as a pathway for players to continue in the sport both competitively and recreationally and also as a link to other clubs supporting the growth of basketball throughout Scotland.

Role responsibilities ▪ Plan & deliver a youth work, child centred approach to each basketball session ▪ Assist with reporting on session and participants ▪ Engage with participants and identify areas of development ▪ Engage with teachers & other stakeholders ▪ Ensure that all data and information obtained is managed in accordance with Data Protection Regulations 2018.

Person specification Essential ▪ Ability to coach basketball ▪ Excellent interpersonal skills, experience of working directly with young people and community groups. ▪ Able to maintain accurate records in support of monitoring and evaluation ▪ A passion for working with young people and supporting their development ▪ Understanding of issues affecting young people ▪ An open mind to new ways of working and creative approaches ▪ Be prepared to undergo clearance from Disclosure Scotland/ PVG

Desirable ▪ Basketball UKCC Level 1 ▪ Training in child protection, first aid and training specific to working with young people ▪ Good working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practise

Training & support provided ▪ Induction training ▪ Basketball coaching qualifications and other relevant qualifications can be supported throughout ▪ Ongoing support and training provided by Scottish Sports Futures

For more information or to apply please send a CV and covering letter to Stephanie at: [email protected] by Friday 10th of August. Training day will be held week beginning 27th August.