Volunteer Role – Sports Coach
Outline
To assist with setting up, delivering and facilitating with sports clubs and activities. There are a wide range of different activities/sports to get involved in and we are always looking for new opportunities.
About us
Liberty Leisure Limited is a wholly owned Local Authority Trading Company of Broxtowe Borough Council with services including Sports Development (Get Active) and two Leisure Centres.
Working environment
This Volunteer role is based at Chilwell Olympia. We are a fun and innovative place to work with a strong focus on our people, enabling them to be the best they can be. Chilwell Olympia is a large leisure centre with a 5 badminton court multi use sports hall, 2 sports halls that are home to the Nottinghamshire Badminton Association (5 badminton courts), A Fitness Gym (Technogym), 3 exercise studios, 3 squash courts, 3 floodlit 3G football pitches, and 6 full size grass football pitches.
Why do we offer Volunteer opportunities?
Volunteers are integral to the local community and LLeisure has a target to increase the uptake of volunteers. It is with their continued support that events continue to run and projects develop. Volunteers play an essential role in reaching and motivating inactive people to become more active. We want to support volunteers who can assist us in developing activities at the Centre whilst improving the skills, knowledge and experience of the volunteer.
Why do people volunteer?
It provides an opportunity to develop your confidence, communication skills, coaching knowledge and skills in a controlled environment whilst making friends and having fun.
Who do we want to volunteer with us?
Skills and experience required: It is essential that you have a genuine interest in the leisure industry and have a passion for providing a quality service. Ideally you will be well presented, have an outgoing personality, be friendly and approachable, have a flexible approach and a desire for working and sharing with others. You should have good communication and listening skills and be able to provide support and encouragement to participants as and when required. Above all we need volunteers that have a passion for their chosen sport that will help motivate and enthuse others.
How do LLeisure assist?
Your understanding and confidence will improve through the company’s support and training to carry out the role. As you develop into the role there is the potential to expand your skills and knowledge. For those that wish to further their career there may be support towards courses which could enhance future employment possibilities.
About the role
- Assist with the setting up and putting down of equipment.
- Assist with customer service both at reception and around the centre.
- Support with session delivery.
- Help to create and develop a friendly community environment.
- Adhere to Company policies including the Health & Safety Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Be aware of and follow the procedures for reporting accidents.
- The opportunities within this role are very open and each day can be completely different.
There are a variety of sports coaching volunteer opportunities available including but not limited to: walking football, Racket Sports, Team Sports, Activity Mornings, Adult sessions and Junior sessions.
L Leisure are also happy to discuss supporting a volunteer to set up an activity they are interested in delivering, even if it is something that we currently do not offer.
Training Needed Prior to Commencing as a Volunteer
On-site Induction
