YOUTH ATHLETICS COACH

Youth Foundation Academy CIC is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Youth Athletics Coach to join our coaching team and support the delivery of high-quality group athletics sessions for children and young people.

This is an ad-hoc/casual position, with coaching opportunities offered according to programme requirements, participant numbers and availability. There are no guaranteed weekly hours.

Our Youth Athletics programme focuses on developing young athletes on and off the track through structured, progressive and engaging coaching.

Sessions may incorporate:

Sprint Technique Acceleration Speed Strength Power Plyometrics Coordination Balance Flexibility Conditioning Relays

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured and engaging group athletics sessions.
• Coach age-appropriate sprinting, running and movement techniques.
• Deliver drills supporting acceleration, speed, strength, power and athletic development.
• Adapt sessions according to age, ability and individual development needs.
• Create a positive, safe and motivating training environment.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, discipline and teamwork.
• Manage groups effectively and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Set up and safely use athletics and training equipment.
• Follow YFA safeguarding, health & safety and operational procedures.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with other YFA coaches and team members.

Essential Requirements

• Current Enhanced DBS certificate suitable for working with children.
• Relevant athletics coaching qualification or appropriate recognised coaching qualification.
• Previous experience coaching athletics to children and/or young people.
• Good knowledge of athletics development and age-appropriate training methods.
• Good understanding of safeguarding when working with children.
• Confidence delivering and managing group sessions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ability to create a safe, supportive and engaging coaching environment.

First Aid qualification is desirable.

Working Arrangement

This is an ad-hoc/casual coaching position. Sessions will be offered according to YFA programme requirements and may include weekday evenings and weekends.

Youth Foundation Academy CIC
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Work Location: In person