Sport & Exercise Students

FREE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Support & guidance to succeed in your studies and beyond

We are delighted to offer you an amazing opportunity to attend a 1 day workshop to help you to…

‘Realise your Potential’

This programme is different to anything that you might have attended before! We believe that you have what it takes to achieve outstanding results at Staffordshire University and this course is designed to support you to ‘Realise your Potential’

• It’s a 1 day course that is designed for you to look at what you really want to achieve at University and explore how you can make that happen.
• It will equip you with tools that will help you to overcome the challenges you might be experiencing right now or in the future to keep you focused, motivated and disciplined.
• The course is designed to build your confidence and self-esteem levels so that you can make the most from life as a University student.

Joining instructions

Want to join the programme? – great, simply CLICK HERE!

When prompted, the password ‘Staffordshire’ will be required to book on to this event.

Multi-skills Level 2:

As part of Staffordshire University Coach Ed programme we are hosting a Multi Skills Level 2 in Sports Coaching, that is due to take place over the 3 dates stated below.

Course: Multi-Skills Level 2 in Coaching Sport

Dates: Saturday 24th Feb, Sunday 25th Feb and  Saturday 7th April.

Cost: £120 for the first 10 candidates and £210 for the remaining 10 candidates.

Booking Process: To reserve your place on the course please email Arron Dunn on a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk along with your name, email contact number and student number. with regards to payment, you need to pay via the sports centre reception, either in person or over the phone on 01782 294124, where you can pay via card.

Once paid, please notify Arron Dun via the email above to confirm payment, which will be cross referenced again the sports centre reception.

Important info: Places are limited so please book asap to avoid disappointment.

Course Content:

This qualification is designed to provide benefit to you through the skills and knowledge required to enable you to understand participants and their needs, develop your knowledge of multi-skills development in sport and prepares you to demonstrate practical coaching skills in the context of the fundamentals of movement, fundamental movement skills and fundamental sports skills. The qualification is composed of a single mandatory unit.

The qualification is recognised as the industry standard level 2 qualification for multi-skills development in sport by UK Coaching. It is also recognised by and has the support of a range of providers.

CREATED Academy

CREATED Academy is a provider of alternative education offering academic and vocational courses in specialised subjects: Sport, Music, Art and Design and Creative Digital Media for young people aged 13-16.

CREATED has been established to push the boundaries of what is possible in the learning experiences for young people, meeting their academic and individual needs. We specialise in subjects such as Construction and Production of Music, Creative Digital Media, Sports Coaching and more delivered by high quality experienced tutors and practitioners who have a wealth of knowledge and teaching expertise.

The programme will be mainly practical, hands on learning, giving the students the skills they need to find the right path on to sustained learning, further education and work, in a positive, creative and safe environment.

Students at CREATED will be given the opportunity to engage with local communities, schools and outreach projects through work experience and volunteering opportunities with local businesses and youth projects. They will gain important and transferable skills, knowledge & confidence in specialist sports coaching, youth work, business enterprise, music project management and film making.

Service User Description: Students referred to CREATED are likely to have been permanently excluded from their school, be at risk of exclusion from school or have a number of behavioral/attendance issues.

Core Curriculum Offer:

• BTEC First Sport                                     
• Level 1 & 2 Award 
• BTEC First Creative Digital Media Production                
• Level 1 & 2 Award
• BTEC First – Music                                                              
• Level 1 & 2 Award
• BTEC First – Art and Design                                  
• Level 1 & 2 Award

Part Time Teaching Assistant Job Role

We are looking for University Student Candidates to assist in the classroom delivery of BTEC Sport Award Level 2 qualification and support in transporting students to external sports sessions off site. Candidates will be currently studying a Sports qualification (essential) and will have completed a Sport qualification at BTEC, GCSE or equivalent level (Advantage). Candidates will be required to assist the senior tutor in the classroom to deliver BTEC course work and sports theory and complete a small amount of admin and assessment sheets. Students use external sports facilities to complete their practical work at local Sports Centres including, Fenton Manor, Dimensions, Michelin and Northwood Stadium. Candidates will also be required to support in the transport of the students to and from these venues.

It is essential that the successful candidates have a full clean driving license and will also have to complete a full DBS working with children check. Working hours are from 9.30am to 2pm Monday to Friday

The role is on a part time basis until July 2018

For any further queries and information please John Cummings 07545909928

As part of Staffordshire University Coach Ed programme we are hosting an FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal that is due to take place on Saturday 17th February 2018

Please see the below link for more information around the course content and what is required for you to book on and reserve your place.

http://www.thefa.com/get-involved/coach/courses/all-courses/the-fa-coaching-futsal-level-1/all-courses/the-fa-coaching-futsal-level-1

Course: FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal

Date: Saturday 17th February 2017

Cost: £40 for the first 10 candidates and £60 for the remaining 10 candidates.

Booking Process: To reserve your place on the course please email Arron Dunn on a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk along with your name, email contact number and student number. with regards to payment, you need to pay via the sports centre reception, either in person or over the phone on 01782 294124, where you can pay via card.

Finally, please notify Arron Dun via the email above to confirm payment, which will be cross referenced again the sports centre reception.

Staffs Moorlands running club are looking for a student to help run their junior section of the club (helping with coaching and track sessions) on a Tuesday evening. The work will be voluntary, but you will get professional experience, and you will be able to log voluntary hours. If you are already a fully qualified coach, there are other opportunities available that might be of interest to you.

Please email Jacky Forsyth, j.j.forsyth@staffs.ac.uk if interested.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get involved in the heavily reduced ‘Staffs Uni Coach Education’ course that are taking place here on-campus at Staffordshire University.

Limited places are available and allocated on a first come first serve basis..

For more info please contact Arron Dunn on Tel: 01782 294124 E: a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk

Hope you all had a great Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanks you to those who have registered your interest for the FA level 2 in coaching Football. Also thank you to those who have already paid the heavily reduced fee of £160 instead of £240 to attend the course.

Places are limited to 12 places only at this reduced cost. With over half of the places been taken already, I would advise those who are interested, to book you place asap, by coming into the sports centre reception or calling the sports centre on 01782 294124 to pay via card over the phone.

Please see below, the course info and the times and dates of the course.

FA LEVEL 2 IN COACHING FOOTBALL (DATES AND TIMES)

27^th and 28^th Jan, 3^rd and 4^th Feb – 10am -6pm (Block 1)

7^th, 8^th and 14^th April – 10am -6pm (Block 2)

18^th, 19^th and 20^th May -10am -6pm (Block 3)

VENUE: Sir Stanley Matthews Sports Centre (on-campus)

LINK TO COURSE INFO:

http://www.thefa.com/get-involved/coach/courses/all-courses/the-new-fa-level-2

The deadline to register your interest and pay the £160 fee, is MONDAY 15^th JANUARY. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come first serve basis.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Many thanks

Arron Dunn- 01782 294124

NCS are looking for enthusiastic, energetic and inspirational staff to work with young people on our NCS programme during Summer 2018.

This is an opportunity for university students with the right qualities and interests to get paid employment over the summer whilst gaining experience in working with young people from a variety of different backgrounds and demographics.

The NCS need Team Leaders and Team Mentors to work alongside our participants, to encourage support and guide our 16 & 17 year olds through a four week programme:  a 5-day outdoor adventure residential, a 4 night stay in university halls of residence and two weeks living at home whilst they design and deliver their own social action project.

If any students are interested in joining our team, please ask them to scan the above QR code or email ncsrecruitment@bydesign-group.co.uk and we will be delighted to send more details.

Thank you

NCS Staff Recruitment Team

Tel: 01827 337237

innovation… inspiration… education…

www.learnbydesign.co.uk part of the www.bydesign-group.co.uk

Job Opportunities in University Holidays

Kings Recruit would like to offer you paid job opportunities during the university holidays!

They offer over 500 positions at 55 UK locations for students to gain experience and earn money working on school-holiday camps with children aged 5 -17 years.

You’ll be inspiring youngsters through a variety of sports and activities, as well as making new friends with other students along the way. Please see

Applications are now being accepted for 2018 – www.kingsrecruit.com

Kings Recruit Marketing Slide for Universities

Our Sport Coaching Internship meeting is designed for students looking to gain valuable experience by shadowing our experienced coaches within a school setting.

Students will coach in groups, planned around gaps in their academic timetables.

The meeting with cover:
1. The role and its responsibilities.
2. What you will gain from being apart of the internship.
3. Our partners involvement (ASM, Staffs FA) and what they require.
4. What next for those who want to be involved.

The meeting will take place on Thursday 30th November from 5.30pm till 6.30pm in room BG045.

If your require more information prior to the meeting, Please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email a.dunn@staffs.ac.uk

May I please ask those who arte interested in attending to please stating that you are going by using the tab on the Facebook event link below.

Sports Coaching Internship Meeting

Event by Sport At Staffordshire University on Thursday, November 30 2017