Specialist Netball Coach

Organisation

Emanuel School

Salary

£16,063

Location

SW London

Contract type

Fixed Term (Part time)

Closing date

29 July 2026

Job Description

Specialist Netball Coach (Part Time) - 2026/27

The Role

Netball at Emanuel School sits within a wider educational purpose: to develop young people who are skilful, competitive, resilient, thoughtful and committed to something bigger than themselves. The programme balances high standards of performance with long-term player development, enjoyment, welfare and character formation.
We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Netball Coach for the 2026/27 academic year to support the continued development of netball at Emanuel School. The role will involve coaching across the programme, with scope for the right candidate to focus particularly on our senior teams.
Reporting to the Director of Netball, the successful candidate will contribute to high-quality coaching, player development and team preparation. They will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, use shared coaching language and uphold the standards expected of Emanuel netball players.
This role requires a coach who understands school sport: high expectations without ego, performance ambition without losing sight of welfare, and an environment that pupils value as a genuine highlight of their Emanuel experience.
The successful candidate will also support other sports throughout the school year, however the primary focus of the role will be on netball development.

Job Description:

Job title: Specialist Netball Coach (Part Time)
Job purpose: To support the Director of Netball in the delivery and continued development of the Emanuel School netball programme, with scope for particular emphasis on developing players within the Senior Netball Teams.
Reporting to: Director of Netball
Working with: Netball coaches, the sports department and academic colleagues.
Hours: 20 hours a week worked flexibly across the year, with actual working times and days to be agreed with the Director of Netball. Regular Saturday fixture attendance is expected, along with weekday coaching commitments, support for pre-season netball sessions beginning week commencing 24 August 2026 (if possible), and flexibility around cup fixtures and tournaments. Occasional Sunday attendance at tournaments may be required.

Contract type: Part-time, 2026/27 academic year

Core purpose:
• To support the planning, delivery and continued development of the Emanuel School netball programme.
• To deliver coaching that improves technical execution, tactical understanding, positional skill and decision-making.
• To bring specialist attacking or defensive expertise to strengthen player and team development where appropriate.
• To support fixture, tournament and pre-season preparation, with particular focus on pupils or squads agreed with the Director of Netball.
• To contribute to a positive, safe and ambitious netball culture in which pupils enjoy the sport and take responsibility for their development.

Delivery of the role:
1. Plan and deliver engaging coaching sessions during games afternoons, practices and other agreed programme commitments.
2. Coach across the netball programme, with potential to focus on senior teams as agreed with the Director of Netball.
3. Use feedback, questioning and targeted challenge to improve skill, tactical understanding and decision-making.
4. Support pre-season netball sessions beginning week commencing 24 August 2026.
5. Attend Saturday fixtures along with cup or regional tournaments, including occasional Sunday attendance where required.
6. Contribute to fixture preparation, selection discussions and post-match review, while final selection decisions remain with the Director of Netball and relevant team leads.
7. Develop and maintain agreed coaching language, behaviours and expectations across the programme.
8. Communicate professionally with pupils, colleagues and parents.
9. Provide coaching support to younger netball age groups.
10. Where agreed, support the development, marketing and delivery of specialist netball camps during school holidays. This would be at an additional rate to be agreed.
11. Ensure sessions are safe, age-appropriate and compliant with school policies, including the reporting of welfare, safeguarding, injury or conduct concerns.
12. Undertake any other reasonable netball-related duties requested by the Director of Netball or senior colleagues.

Person Specification:

The attributes below give an indication of the type of candidate likely to succeed in this role. Emanuel School welcomes applications from candidates with different netball backgrounds, provided they can demonstrate the knowledge, standards and interpersonal skills required to support a strong school netball environment.

Qualifications and knowledge

• England Netball Coaching Award / Europe Netball Level 2 coaching qualification, or recognised equivalent.
• Strong understanding of netball rules, positions, skill development, tactical play, match strategies and session planning.
• Understanding of safe, age-appropriate coaching practice and safeguarding responsibilities when working with young people, or willingness to complete required training before taking up the post.
• Understanding of coaching pedagogy through developmental years.
• Desirable: England Netball Level 3 / Europe Netball Level 3 Advanced Coaching Award, or recognised equivalent. A coaching qualification in a second sport (cricket or hockey would be helpful).

Experience

• Experience coaching netball within a school, club, academy pathway or comparable environment.
• Experience planning and delivering purposeful coaching sessions for players of different ages and abilities.
• Experience developing players within a team environment, including senior school-age players or comparable age groups.
• Evidence of contributing positively to fixture preparation, player development and performance standards.
• Desirable: experience leading a netball team within a school, club, academy pathway or comparable performance environment.
• Desirable: experience using video analysis software or platforms, such as VEO or similar, to support player and team development.
• Desirable: evidence of continued professional development, reflective practice or coach learning within netball.
• Desirable: experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, that include physio’s, S&C staff, sports psychologist, etc.
• Desirable: experience coaching a second sport (cricket or hockey would be helpful).


Skills

• Ability to coach with clarity, detail and appropriate challenge / support.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils, coaches and staff.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to give clear and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adapt coaching to different ages, abilities and stages of player development.
• Reliable, organised, collaborative and professional in preparation and delivery.
• Strength to embrace struggle. Supporting independent netballers who can solve problems: physically, technically, tactical, social and mentally.

Personal competencies and qualities

• Emotional control, warmth, consistency and clear professional boundaries when working within a school environment.
• Flexible availability, including weekday coaching, regular Saturday fixture attendance, some early morning sessions and pre-season support.
• Commitment to the values, standards and safeguarding expectations of Emanuel School.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider sports programme or school community where this supports the development of the role.


Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment, comply with all relevant school policies and undertake all required safeguarding checks and training.
Please note that as part of the school’s safeguarding policy, applicants will be required to undertake screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

How to apply

Please visit this link, or send a CV and cover letter to Sam.Lavery@emanuel.org.uk

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