Sports Graduate Assistant

Sports Graduate Assistant 

Full Time 

Portsmouth

September Start 

Are you a recent sports graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a vibrant school environment? Teaching Personnel are working with a secondary school in Portsmouth who are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sports Graduate Assistant to join their dynamic team from September until August next year.

As an all-through secondary school with a strong sporting tradition, they pride themselves on offering an outstanding sports programme to pupils across both the Junior and Senior sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young people of all ages and abilities, supporting their development and love for sport.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of high-quality coaching across a broad range of sports, including netball, hockey, rugby, cricket, athletics, and racket sports

Assist in planning, organising, and delivering PE lessons, training sessions, and fixtures under the guidance of the Director of Sport, Assistant Director of Sport, and Head of PE

Contribute to the wider life of the school’s sports department, including attending and supporting fixtures, tournaments, and school sports events

Work with individual pupils and teams to support their skill development and enjoyment of sport

Candidate Requirements:

A relevant sports degree or equivalent qualification

A passion for sport and physical education with the ability to inspire and engage young people

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to work flexibly, including after school hours and on Saturdays during term time, in line with the school’s busy sporting calendar

Experience in coaching or playing in one or more of the listed sports would be an advantage

This is an ideal opportunity for someone considering a future in teaching, coaching, or youth sports development. If you are interested in the above role and feel you could be the desired candidate, apply now and sumibt your CV! 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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