The Manchester College
Manchester, United Kingdom

Description

Job Description

The Manchester College offers a unique opportunity to join our team as a Sessional Basketball Coach at our Openshaw Campus on a fixed-term, sessional (ADHOC) basis until July 2025.

About the Role

The primary responsibility of a sessional basketball coach in the Further Education sector is to deliver high-quality coaching and mentoring to students, promoting their physical, technical, and tactical development while fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver structured and engaging basketball sessions to students aged 16-19.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that aligns with the institution’s educational and extracurricular goals.
• Support the team during training and match days, both home and away.

Requirements:

• Level 2 Basketball Coaching qualification recognized by Basketball England or equivalent.
• Current safeguarding certification (Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults).
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Proven experience coaching basketball, particularly with young people aged 16-19.
• Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating basketball coaching sessions.
• Familiarity with working within a structured educational or sports environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to design inclusive and progressive coaching sessions catering to different skill levels.
• Organizational skills to manage schedules, competitions, and other logistics.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and ability to uphold health and safety standards.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme with competitive employer contribution.
• Free breakfast.
• Well-being days.
• In-house training programme for career development.
• Cycle to work scheme saving 25% on purchases.
• Access to discounts with well-known retailers.

Safeguarding

The Manchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo an appropriate DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.