Netball Coach

The University of Portsmouth (Sport and Recreation)

Organisation: The University of Portsmouth (Sport and Recreation)
Salary: £20/hour
Location: University of Portsmouth
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 22 August 2025
Job Description: Purpose of the Role
The University of Portsmouth Netball Club comprises 4 teams who compete in the BUCS (British University & Colleges Sport) leagues, with the 1st team in the South Eastern Tier 1 league, the 2nd team in Tier 2, the 3rd team in Tier 3, and the 4th team in Tier 4 for the 2025/26 season. With the 3s recently promoted, the club requires a coach to lead on the training and fixtures of the 3rd and 4th team for the upcoming season. The successful candidate will be available to deliver regular training sessions from September - April, and attend fixtures when scheduled throughout the season.
The teams train on Monday evenings from 8pm-10pm at Ravelin Sports Centre. Fixtures are scheduled for Wednesday afternoons (times & locations vary).

Main Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the student club committee and Head Coach to deliver trials at the start of the season
- Lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of weekly training sessions, focusing on technical and tactical elements specific to the 3s and 4s team
- Select the match day squads, communicating with players and team captains
- Attend fixtures and manage the match day squads
- Attend club committee meetings where relevant
- Promote the club’s philosophy to all members
- Adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct

Criteria

- Essential: England Netball Level 2 coaching qualification
- Essential: Excellent organisation skills
- Essential: Excellent communication skills
- Desirable: An understanding of netball in the higher education sector
How to apply: Please complete this application form by the 22nd August 2025 if you would like to apply: https://forms.gle/xwhXPGd8gN2uhz187