Resident Sports Graduate APPOINTMENT BRIEF JUNE 2018
ABOUT ROSSALL SCHOOL Our impressive campus of 160 acres on the picturesque Lancashire coast reflects the heritage of the school, with stunning period architecture at every turn. However, within our historic Grade II listed facade is a thriving school offering a world class education; Rossall is a school with a commitment to academic excellence backed by excellent facilities. It is a school where dedicated, professional staff, deliver a broad curriculum, provide the very best pastoral care and support and deliver an exciting and extensive extracurricular programme to all our students, whether boarding or day, at all levels of the school. We recognise that parents expect the best for their children; therefore we continue to invest significantly in our expansive campus to provide a modern, comfortable location where boys and girls from 2-18 years old will find a safe, yet stimulating environment with all they need to get the most from their time with us. In the past five years, for example, all our boarding houses have undergone major refurbishment, we have built a new multi-use games area, created a fabulous new cookery room and refurbished the smaller of our two theatre spaces. Popular with overseas and British pupils alike, our school has a unique identity and a strong sense of community spirit. Here, international boarders from around 40 countries mix with British pupils to create a campus where children develop a truly international perspective and forge lifelong friendships with others from around the world. We have network of 150 like-minded schools across the globe. We strive to develop in our pupils a lifelong love of learning, a sense of responsibility and personal integrity. Ours is a community based on trust, mutual respect and compassion, and we expect every member of our school to uphold these values, on and off the campus. Rossall is an inspiring place to live, learn and work; we are fortunate to attract fantastic students and staff to join us on our beautiful campus by the sea.
RESIDENT SPORTS GRADUATE JOB DESCRIPTION The post of a graduate sport assistant would be very suitable for those who are considering work in education, coaching or other sports related work. Whilst graduate assistants work closely with the P.E. department, the post is open to graduates in any subject area. General Graduate Assistants work closely with the P.E. department, other sports coaches and the boarding house staff, assisting them in the coaching and management of teams such as Football, Hockey, Cricket, Rugby Union, Netball and Athletics. It is hoped that they will add to the profile of sport at school and inject energy and enthusiasm: often young people respond well to those closer in age and are inspired by quality sports people. Graduate Assistants are considered as full members of the common room staff and will work in both the Junior and Senior Schools. Specific To work closely with the Director of Sport, Head of Academic P.E. and the heads of individual sports to ensure personal development. To help with leading coaching sessions at games practices under instruction of the Director of Sport; To Manage/assist a school team, including attending matches which will include Saturday fixtures; To help with Junior and Senior P.E. lessons under the direction of Head of Academic P.E.; Potential to help with the Elite Player Programme and sports science support; Refereeing or umpiring (depending on expertise); P.E. Department administration (assisting with transport and organisation of fixtures); To be open to be a house tutor (1 evening per week, supervising prep and take a tutor group); Accompanying school trips and expeditions; To undertake other duties as requested by the Head from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION The successful candidate will be the following; Essential Degree graduate or to be completed by September 2018 (ideally sports related degree but all subjects accepted); Good level of playing/coaching experience in one or more of the school sports; Willingness to be involved in a range of extra-curricular sporting activities for students including running after school sports activities; Ability to quickly establish positive working relationships and work effectively as part of a team and independently An ability to motivate, enthuse and influence with strong interpersonal skills; Desirable Sports coaching qualifications in any of the selected school sports; Recent experience of successful coaching, leading to high achievement for pupils of all abilities; Understanding of the school sporting ethos and national governing action plans towards athlete development. Experience of the collection, analysis and use of data.
BENEFITS OF SERVICE The salary will be 500 per month for 8 months (September until April). Accommodation is provided. In addition to providing a great place to work, we offer a generous remuneration package to colleagues which includes: Free lunch and refreshments during term-time Free parking on site Longer holidays than the maintained sector Medical centre on site during term time Free use of the School swimming pool and gymnasium A generous discount on the School fees of children attending the School (except the Nursery) APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website and include an accompanying letter outlining your interest in, and suitability for the role. Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer. Send your application, addressed to the HR Manager (Mrs Stephanie Capstick). POST: Mrs Stephanie Capstick Human Resources Manager Rossall School Broadway Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 8JW EMAIL: hr@rossall.org.uk CLOSING DATE: Noon on Friday 13 th July 2018 Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance will be undertaken by the School.