2nd Team Netball Coach

Organisation: University of Manchester
Salary: Pay range £2400 - £3500 per Season Sep-May (dependant on attendance at away and cup/ trophy Fixtures)
Location: Armitage Sport Centre, Fallowfield, Manchester
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 8 August 2025
Job Description: The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Netball 2nd team and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the 2nd team. The team trains two times a week and play 10-14 league/Cup/Varsity fixtures between September and March.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
· Lead sessions and oversee all coaching of the Netball 2nd team,
· In collaboration with the 1st team Netball Coach, deliver an effective coaching pathway programme that helps improve the performance and experience of playing members in the 2nd team and wider club.
· Plan and deliver an effective pre-season in September and after the mid-season break in January.
· Attend and manage BUCS fixtures of the W 2s team or conduct training/attend other club fixtures in the event of no fixture.
· Lead the second team with input from team captain (and other coaches where appropriate) to select playing squad and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads. Ideally, this will require attendance at trials.
· Assist in recruiting students to engage with coaching opportunities, providing opportunities where appropriate to coach within the club.
· Mentor student coaches within the club and offer support where appropriate to members who wish to undertake coaching qualifications or opportunities within the Coaching Pathway.
· Provide regular information and status reports, as agreed with the Coach and Club Development Coordinator, on team and club performance and progress.
· Work closely with the Representative Sport Coordinator and committee members to assist with the development of the Netball Club at The University of Manchester.
· To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety.
· To work within an equal opportunities framework.
How to apply: Find all the information here: https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/about/join-the-team/ Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (stating how you meet the role criteria) to: jonathan.kantor@manchester.ac.uk Interviews week beginning 18th Aug, 2025.