Coaches required for Midlands region
Thu 2 Aug 2012
The role: Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate level-2 (and above) sports coaches to be part of a team of coaches to work across initiatives to attract new players and participants to baseball and softball. Baseball and softball tend to be seasonal sports with high periods of delivery from March/April – July, and September-October/November.
As well as working on NGB focused projects, BSUK will also support coaches to find additional coaching work.
You will be supported and mentored by Will Lintern – Baseball Softball UK’s (BSUK) Midlands Regional Manager.
Training
You will be provided with training to qualify as a Level 2 Softball Coach.
Training will take place on 18 August in Birmingham (venue TBC) and 1 September at Stafford Sports College (both sessions run from 9.00 – 17.00).
Your induction will include supporting a Birmingham based corporate softball event in September and October where you will be expected to provide 8 hours of voluntary coaching support. This can delivered in one 8 hour block or two 4-hour sessions.
Once qualified and been inducted you will be deployed as needed in the HE/FE, Workplace sectors, and in some cases with schools participating on School Games. Hourly pay rates are £20-£25.
More information
For further information about the role, qualification and induction please contact either:
Will Lintern, BaseballSoftballUK Development Manager - Midlands 07896 206 085. Email
Simon Thomas, sports coach UK Coaching Network Manager. Telephone 07980 583693. Email
For further information about the application process please contact:
Simon Thomas, sports coach UK Coaching Network Manager. Telephone 07980 583693. Email
How to apply
1. Please send an email detailing why you are interested to Will Lintern. Deadline for applications: Friday 10 August 2012 at 5:00pm.
2. On acceptance you will be asked to complete a course application form. Application forms should be downloaded online at http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/coach/courses and sent into the BSUK Head Office: BaseballSoftballUK, Ariel House, 74a Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QJ along with a cheque for £20 (or £150 if not attending the induction).
