RECRUITING: ACADEMY LEADSCORPIONS ACADEMY, SURREY SPORTS PARKClosing date: 09/07/17Start date: 30/07/17

INTRODUCTIONBoccia England (BE) has secured funding to create 5 Boccia Academies around England. We are recruiting an Academy Lead to drive the development of boccia at the Scorpions Academy at Surrey Sports Park. Academy Lead roles are initially for the period up until March 2018 when the funding for the project is reviewed.

The Academy forms a vital part of the England Talent Pathway and is designed to give selected BC1-4 athletes access to high level coaching at Surrey Sports Park.

MAPNorthumbria

University Coach Lane

Sheffield HallamEnglish Institute of

Sport

Gloucestershire University

Oxtalls Campus

University Hertfordshire

Sports Village

University of Surrey

Benefits Academy Leads will be paid £600 per year Academy Leads will have a working budget for development of the

Academy

Requirements of the role Working a minimum of 8 days per year to run the Academy training

days and attend CPD days. Liaise closely with BE around the Academy operation, including

recommendations for improvements. Be the first point of contact for athletes, coaches and officials that

are relevant to the Academy’s operations. Up hold and implement the BE codes of conduct. Help identify players for the Academy. Help to create an identity for the Academy. Make suggestions to BE for suitable uses for the Academy budget. Help recruit the volunteer workforce, including coaches. Co-ordinate the volunteer workforce within the Academy to ensure

that appropriate volunteers are present at academy sessions. Liaise with the relevant University around student engagement.

Expectations of an Academy Lead In order to maintain the high standards within the sport, Academy

Leads will work in a thoroughly professional way when representing BE

To keep BE informed on all developments at the Academy Be local to the Academy applying for Provide sufficient time for developing the Academy with support

from BE Attend a minimum of one CPD event per year

University of Surrey

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Willingness to help, support and develop others

Benefits Support from BE to access development opportunities Involvement in shaping the program Academy Lead kit Insurance is provided by BE Individual membership to Boccia England

PaymentAcademy Leads will be paid £600 per year. Academy Lead roles are initially for the period up until March 2018 when the funding for the project is reviewed.

Application Process1. Submit a CV, covering letter (1 side A4 maximum) and professional

references to Boccia England outlining your suitability based on the person specification below and any other useful information which might support your application (please also note at which Academy Lead post you are applying for).

2. Applications should be submitted to Boccia England via academy@bocciaengland.org.uk

3. The Boccia England panel reviews each application against the person specification.

4. Applicants are notified of the outcome and appointments are made subject to satisfactory references, qualifications and a successful DBS check.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Desirable

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EDUCATIONAccredited UKCC Level 1 boccia coachOr,Appropriate level experience with BC1-4 players and the willingness to work towards gaining the qualifications

Accredited Level 2 Boccia Coach

Qualified boccia referee

First Aid qualification

An academic qualification at A level or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. sports science, physical education, sports coaching

KNOWLEDGECurrent knowledge of coaching methods associated to BC1-4 boccia players

Knowledge of the English Talent Pathway for boccia

Knowledge of eligibility for Paralympic pathway

Links with the local sporting organisations i.e. Clubs, County Sports Partnership, Schools

EXPERIENCEActively coaching boccia with a minimum of two years experience

Experience of coaching BC1-4 players

Experience of Head Coach role either in boccia or another sport

Budget management

Classification experience

Ability to grow relationships with key organisations

Experience of running boccia competitions

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experience

Volunteer management experience

Sport development and/or club management experience

GeneralBe an advocate for the development of boccia in England

Be out-going and personable by nature

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

Have a track record of developing others

Be forward thinking and creative around the development of boccia

*Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and Protection of Freedoms Act 2012  ‘Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post will involve regulated activity with children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS with a child barring list check. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in

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dismissal or disciplinary action by BE. Any information given will be treated totally confidentially.’

ContactIf you would like further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact academy@bocciaengland.org.uk 01159678455

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