STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Teaching

Course Dates:

Monday 15^th April 9.00am- 4.30pm

Tuesday 16^th April 9.00am-4.30pm

Wednesday 17^th April 9.00am-4.30pm

Thursday 18^th April 9.00am-4.30pm

Tuesday 23^rd April 9.00am-4.30pm

Venue: Sandon Primary School, Sandon Road, Meir, ST3 7AW

Times: 9.00am-4.30pm every day

Cost: £225

How will the qualification benefit you:

• Created by STA’s aquatic experts, providing you with quality training
• Regulated by Ofqual
• Recognised internationally, allowing you to take your swimming teaching career around the world
• Develops the vocational skills and technical knowledge of a qualified swimming teacher, allowing you to independently teach your very own class of 12 participants from non-swimmers up to improvers (children and adults).

When you get the qualification:

• You will be able to gain employment as a swimming teacher, teaching non-swimmers to improver participants
• You’ll be qualified to deliver up to the Goldfish stage of STA’s progressive International Learn to Swim Programme
• Access free online support and resources which are helpful for new and experienced teachers
• Your course resource manual will act as a guide throughout your swimming teaching journey—always there to refer back to should you ever need it
• Receive advice and guidance from the STA team who will support you throughout your swimming teaching journey.

Assessment Methods

The STA Award in Teaching Swimming is tutor assessed through the completion of worksheets, schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation forms and practical teaching. In addition to this, there is an external assessment of a 30-minute practical lesson on the final day of the course.

On successful completion of the STA Award in Teaching Swimming learners will have completed and been assessed on:

• Developing 2 x ten-week schemes of work, covering delivery too beginners and improvers participants • Developing 3 x lesson plans, covering non-swimmer, beginner and improver participants • Completing 3 x lesson evaluation forms • Delivering 2.5 hours of practical teaching with non-swimmer, beginner and improver participants, 30 minutes of which is externally assessed. All learning outcomes and assessment criteria in the units must be achieved in order for the learner to be deemed competent and pass the qualification.

Incorrect or insufficient portfolio answers can be corrected or re-submitted in the notes section at the end of the portfolio worksheets. Alternatively, they can be addressed through oral supplementary questioning. All additional questions and responses must be recorded in the notes section of the worksheets.

All practical elements must be completed and performed independently by the learner without prompting by the tutor.

The STA Award in Teaching Swimming is tutor assessed through the completion of worksheets, schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson evaluation forms and practical teaching. In addition to this, there is an external assessment of a 30-minute practical lesson on the final day of the course.

On successful completion of the STA Award in Teaching Swimming learners will have completed and been assessed on:

Pre-Requisites

• Be 16 years of age or older
• Hold current membership of STA (Can be completed on the course)

To book on:

Please email waterstars@outlook.com for more information or call 07392 342813.

Payment for the course is required to secure spaces, via debit/credit card.

Blurton Red’s (under 15’s) Football Club are looking for an enthusiastic football coach to join their club.  The perfect candidate would need to be reliable, have a positive attitude and undertake relevant safeguarding checks.

You will need to be available to train the boys each Tuesday evening 7:30pm-8:30pm and encourage the boys on match days (each Sunday). It is essential that you have a driving license as away matches will take place in and around the Stoke-on-Trent area.

If you are a dedicated individual who wishes to enhance our boy’s fitness, progress and football outlook then we would love to hear from you.  No experience is necessary, however, we would ask that you are currently undertaking a sports/football qualification.

Please note this position is on a voluntary basis. If you feel you are the right candidate for the job, or would like to know more, then please do not hesitate to contact Michelle on 07811 125000.

It wont be long and we shall soon be progressing into Semester 2…and Semester 2 means even more coaching and CPD opportunities!!

The list below is our suite of Coach Education courses that we are delivering in 2019 at Staffordshire University (please disregard those that started in 2018). These courses are available to all students and heavily subsidised in cost!! There is a first come, first served policy in action. Please take a look at our CPD courses starting in 2019…

COACH ED PROGRAMME PDF (please click on the link to view the programme) 

For those interested in attending any of the courses above, can you please contact Arron Dunn direct on e-mail: a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk so he can deal with your request, provide any additional information and inform you how to book and pay for the course.

We hope you enjoy our suite of courses!

Regards, The Sports Team.

VACANCY: FOUNDATION CASUAL COMMUNITY COACH

Port Vale Foundation is an independent and registered charity working in partnership with Port Vale Football Club.

Our mission statement for Port Vale FC Foundation is: ‘To create opportunities through football and sport / recreation to engage, motivate and inspire people from all sections of our community, helping them to fulfill their potential.’

Port Vale Foundation is looking to appoint a number highly motivated part time coaches to join the developing foundation team throughout its community programmes on a casual basis.

You will be involved in the delivery across all themes the foundation delivers. These include Sports participation, Football Development, Education, Social Inclusion, Health and Disability

All successful candidates must hold a minimum NGB level 1 sporting qualification, an in date FA safeguarding protecting children and First Aid certificate.  All coaches will be required to be a member of the FA licensed coaches club holding an enhanced DBS certificate or subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing.

The candidate must understand the importance of planning, delivering and evaluation projects and have a passion for community engagement through the vehicle of a professional Football Club.

For more information or to apply for the position please send a copy of your CV and completed application form to Port Vale FC Foundation Trust, Port Vale Hamil Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST6  1AW or via email to foundation.trust@port-vale.co.uk

Tel: 01782 757066

Staffordshire Football Association Limited

Job Vacancy

Position:        Business and Administration Apprentice

Term:               Full Time

Hours:            36.5 per week

Salary:            £135.05 per week (56 weeks)

Employer:      Staffordshire Football Association

The Staffordshire Football Association aims to ensure the long term future of the game by providing the best possible environment and infrastructure where football will flourish in the County for all regardless of background or ability. We are passionate about developing grassroots football and we are now seeking to recruit a Business and Administration Apprentice to join the Participation Team.

The Staffordshire FA are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational person who will be crucial for providing administrative support to both members of the Association from across the County as well as key partners and staff.

The role of the Business and Administration Apprentice will be to work innovatively alongside the associations Participation Officers to help with a wide variety of administrative tasks including; data input, answering calls, administering leagues, distributing resources, promoting programmes and generic administration tasks. The successful applicant will support all areas of Association to support continued growth of all areas of football participation, providing football for all.

The key work areas are:

• Support, monitor and administrate specific initiatives targeting hard to reach groups
• Support Staffordshire FA specific League Administration
• Manage Inclusive programmes on all FA Systems
• Promote and increase awareness of inclusive programmes
• Support the development of recreational football
• Manage and develop relationships with key delivery partners, acting as key contact
• To act in the best interests of children and young people under the age of 18 and in accordance with The FA’s Safeguarding Children Policy at all times
• Support the delivery of targeted campaigns, and the work of grassroots clubs and the County FA
• Contribute to raising the profile and the perception of the CFA in leading and developing grassroots football
• Deal with telephone, email and helpdesk enquiries; providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Training provider (Sport Structures Education Community Interest Company)

 Bespoke training programme that meets the standard criteria and is suitable to the employer and the requirements for the role

• City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, OCR Functional Skills Level 2 in (English, Maths, I.C.T.) if necessary.
• OCR Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if necessary)
• FA Qualifications as relevant to the position

To apply:

All applications are being managed via the Government Apprenticeship Service and Sport Structures Education Community Interest Company and all applicants are required to apply online via the gov.uk website. Further details of the role and how to apply can be found by following this link: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-353559

Should you have any queries with regards to the Apprenticeship, please contact Kevin Staples at the Staffordshire FA via kevin.staples@staffordshirefa.com or 01785 256994

Staffordshire FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The Course:

The Multi-Skills Level 1 Award has been developed to provide volunteers, young people, youth and community workers and community sports coaches and leaders with a multi-skill approach to coaching young people in their local community. The workshop will provide a chance to experience games across a range of sporting categories and learners will combine their existing coaching and leadership skills and experience with the games, adaptations and top tips within the workshop to engage young people in a range of multi sports.

Aims of the Workshop:

• To introduce 4 categories of fundamental movements and sports skills
• To explore principles of play within 4 fundamental sports skill categories
• To deliver a range of adapted practices and games
• To explore coaching points, adaptations and questions for understanding

If those interested could please book on by the end of play on Tuesday by contacting Arron Dunn (A.Dunn@staffs.ac.uk) and paying the £50 course fee over at the sports centre reception.

Upon completion of this course there is an opportunity to work alongside one of our partners (ASM), delivering within local schools in the area, at a time most convenient to them. This can even be planned around their timetable and would be a great way for them to start building contacts and gaining that valuable experience to put on their CV. Especially for those who want to work within the school sector.

A fabulous opportunity for those looking to build their CV and gain vital work experience in the industry! We hope that you enjoy the course.

Volunteer/Assistant Sports Coach

Olympic Sports Coaching Company based in Stoke-on-Trent specialises in toddlers, early year’s and key stage 1 sports provision. We are looking for individuals who are passionate, creative individuals who want to provide children with a positive experience of sport to join our successful Football Academy team.

Duties

• Assist and support the lead coach to delivery activities
• Contribute to planning of sports activities
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Prepare equipment
• Set up activities
• Provide one to one support (under the supervisor of the lead coach).

Essential

• Passion for sport and child development
• Positive attitude
• Respectful

Benefits

• Experience of working with children aged 12 months – 7 years old
• Develop an understanding of the EYS & KS 1 National Curriculum
• CPD ongoing support
• Professional coaching environment
• Voluntary basis to begin, leading to paid position based on performance and experience.

Apply

E: Olympicsports1581@gmail.com

Free Level 2 Qualification in Sports Leadership

The Level 2 Qualification in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect supervision.

The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport within the community. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.

You do not need any qualifications to attend the course but it is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of sport & physical activity and interest in sports coaching and leadership.

Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November 2018

Time: 9.30-4pm each day

Location: Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent

Cost: Free (a deposit of £31 plus booking fee is required. However, the course cost (£31) will be reimbursed upon completion of the course and volunteering hours).

Age: 16+

Volunteering Hours

You will be required to complete 12 hours volunteering for School Games Events and Competitions.

You will also be required to complete 10 hours volunteering for the qualification (where these hours are completed will determine which qualification you receive). There is the possibility of combining the above and you will be supported to do this.

Please note: your place will be confirmed upon completion of registration documents and course information which will be sent to you once you have booked your place.

In order to receive a full refund, you must give 7 working days’ notice prior to the start of the course. If less notice is given, the refund is not granted.

To book your place please visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-level-2-qualification-in-community-sports-leadership-csl2-or-sports-leadership-sl2-tickets-50587365171

For more information please contact:

Camilla Denham-White

Youth Sport and Events Officer

cdenham@staffordbc.gov.uk

01785 619694

Good Morning to All New and Returning Students!!

The list below is our suite of Coach Education courses that we are delivering in 2018/19 at Staffordshire University. These are available to all students and are provided on a first come, first served basis to our students. Please take a look at our 2018/19 offerings below…

NEW for 2018/19

There are limited places on:

FA L1 in Coaching Football

FA L2 in Coaching Football

RFU Referees Award

RFU Coaching Rugby

For those interested in attending any of the attached can you please contact me direct on E: a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk so I can forward you over a courses register and the relevant information on how to book on and pay.

Kind regards,

The Sports Team