Sports Graduate Assistants

Sports Graduate Assistants

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £23,809 per annum

Job Type: Fixed Term (one academic year), Full Time

The Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the heart of historic Portsmouth.

The Role

They are recruiting for Sports Graduate Assistants to deliver excellent coaching in a range of sports, working with pupils throughout the Junior and Senior sections of the school.

The role will include a requirement to undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department. This position will suit a new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school as development to the next stage of their career.

This is a full-time, year-round position, for one academic year from September 2025 to August 2026. There will be a requirement to work some hours outside of the core school day, including after school and Saturdays during term time. During school holiday periods there will be a requirement to support pre-season training and Sports fixtures and contribute to the wider co-curricular life of the school by attending school trips in the UK and abroad, both in Sports and in other academic departments, as part of a staff team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of the Sport and PE Programme across the whole school including lessons, after school practices, fixtures and sports events
• Collaborate with PE teachers and sports coaches to create and implement engaging and inclusive sports and PE lessons
• Coach and officiate sports teams on Saturdays each term
• Work closely with the coaching staff to plan and implement training sessions, develop game strategies and prepare teams and individuals for competitions
• To undertake general administration and support the smooth running of the department
• To write sports reports for their teams
• To attend school trips and other co-curricular and enrichment activities as part of the staff team, supporting a variety of academic departments throughout the year, including during school holidays
• To undertake all required training for the role such as first aid, lifeguarding and umpiring qualifications
• To ensure the safety and quality supervision of pupils at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• A good standard of education and hold a Bachelor’s degree (essential)
• Experience of working in a team (essential)
• A new or recent graduate looking for experience in the field of sport and within a co-educational, independent day school
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Willing to be proactive, flexible, adaptable and work as part of a team
• Passion for sports and physical activity, with a desire to inspire and motivate young athletes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of IT proficiency including use of Microsoft Office

Benefits

• NEST or Aviva pension scheme
• Free use of the school’s Sports facilities which include a well-equipped Fitness Centre
• Free two course lunch during school term times
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free staff car park
• The school is a strong supporter of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing Date: Midday on 7th May 2025 and interviews will be scheduled to take place on the school site as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as early applications are welcome and they reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.