Active Cambria Coach CC/3072

Salary:  £ 26,699 - £27,236

Job Description

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Active Cambria Coach

Location: Yale, with the ability to travel across sites as required

Contract Type: Part time (94.59% 35 hrs per week) Fixed term - 31/08/2026

Salary: £ 26,699 - £27,236

We currently have a vacancy for an Active Cambria Coach within our Learner experience team at Coleg Cambria. Active Cambria is designed to develop Coleg Cambria students and staff to make improvements in their physical literacy, social, emotional and physical wellbeing

Working as an integral member of the Learner experience team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering multi sport sessions across all Coleg Cambria sites. As well as supporting the growth of our excellent student volunteering experience. As an Active Cambria Coach you will work to meet the demands of the local community as well as staff and students to promote and increase participation levels of physical activity and sport.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Recruit, retain and train Trusted Leaders and Young Ambassadors to support the college and community.

• Assist in seeking out funding and providing information to prepare bids for funding opportunities to support sustainable activities.

• Plan and grow engagement in Active Cambria programme and the delivery of Mind Body and Soul sessions.

• Design and develop bespoke activity tailored to motivate learners and staff to increase competence and confidence.

• Coach physical activity/mixed sport sessions during curriculum time, as well as after college and any other delivery as required

• Facilitate the community Junior Athletic sessions, Active Camps and other community activity.

• Maintain a valid coaching qualification and follow an appropriate CPD programme.

• Monitor, report and evaluate activities.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above

• Currently holds a Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards

• Level 2 Coaching qualification

• Previous experience coaching large groups of young children

• Experience of working in a college running multi sport sessions

• Previous sporting experience and knowledge

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Able to work as part of a wider team, and be flexible and adaptable when required

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Able to demonstrate personal resilience in order to cope with a range of difficult situations

• Proactive and self-motivated.

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave