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Job description

Ulster Badminton is the governing body for badminton in Northern Ireland and Ulster. The key objectives of Ulster Badminton All Sport Strategy are: Building - Strong and sustainable badminton in schools, clubs and communities. Excelling - At local, regional, provincial, national and international level. Supporting - The promotion and awareness of our sport. Targeting - Underrepresented groups, participants and volunteers. The key purpose of the role is to support in the coaching delivery of the Ulster Badminton Club, schools and participation/community programmes in the North West of NI..

Responsibilities

• Provide badminton coaching across the North West of NI, including school, clubs and community settings.
• Assist with the Development Officer and Participation Officer to create and promote participation initiatives that increases participation in badminton, particularly at youth, recreational and introductory level.
• Create coaching session plans and share with a team of coaches and volunteers.
• Liaise with local schools and clubs, providing coaching assistance as required.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of badminton festivals and other participation events across the North West of NI.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Teamworking skills.
• Good administrative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work to an agreed action plan.
• Strong planning and organisational skills including time management, prioritising work load and decision making.
• Involved/volunteered/interested sports coaching at club, community or school level.
• Must complete Access NI check.

Desirable Skills

• BWF Shuttle Time Badminton Coaching Qualification and/or a sports coaching qualification.
• Experience volunteering or working within in a sports club, community or school setting.

Further Information

The Employer is: ULSTER BADMINTON. Salary: 16/17 £5.28, 18/20 £7.49, 21/22 £10.18, 23/24 £10.42 per hour. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 16-24 years old, unemployed, not in education or training and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.