Sport Coaching University Student Placement

ABOUT THE ROLE Winchester College is offering four undergraduate students who are currently undertaking a relevant Sports Coaching degree at a UK university the opportunity to gain meaningful applied experience in a leading school-based sports coaching environment. This placement is suitable for students undertaking formal university placement modules or those seeking independent coaching experience. The role will primarily involve working alongside and supporting sport-specific coaching staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions across Winchester College's games programme. Once their competence and suitability have been assessed, students may occasionally be given responsibility for a group, with appropriate supervision and support arrangements in place. Opportunities will be tailored to each student's coaching specialism in one or more of the following sports: football, cricket, hockey, netball, athletics, rowing, basketball, tennis, squash and badminton. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of long-term player development, age-appropriate coaching and the balance between participation and performance pathways in a school sport setting. The placement also offers insight into the wider sporting ecosystem, providing the chance to collaborate with sports coaches, teaching staff and pastoral teams. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPORTS COACHING UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT STUDENTS Key Responsibilities

• To provide enthusiastic and high-quality technical / tactical coaching, with the effective use of appropriate resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement of all pupils.
• To coach sports as required in the games and activities programme as directed by the Director of Sport.
• To attend matches and tournaments as required
• When necessary to organise the filming of matches.
• To assist with video analysis, including organising and clipping footage so that it is ready for review
• To complete all Socs registers as and when required
• To set up and clear away all specific equipment used during sessions.
• To give feedback to players to develop their performance and understanding
• To provide match reports and or highlight any specific examples of outstanding performances, conduct, attitude and application by pupils within the group being coached.
• To keep abreast of developments in his/her sport(s) and its coaching methods in order to maintain a high level of professional competence. Placement students will also receive a termly review meeting with the Head Coach of the sport and / or the Director of Sport.
• To maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both on the School premises and when they are engaged in School and other activities elsewhere, within the framework of the Health and Safety Policy documents.
• To adhere to and manage all appropriate Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and Child Protection training issues.
Reporting Lines You will report directly into the Director of Sport PERSON SPECIFICATION AND KEY QUALITIES Professional Experience
• Essential: Passion for sport and physical education and a basic understanding of child development.
• Desirable: Previous experience assisting with sports in an educational setting.
• Desirable: Previous experience of video analysis, clipping and editing of performance
• Desirable: A relevant Level 1 National Governing Body coaching qualification and/or a current First Aid qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
• Essential: Currently undertaking an undergraduate Sports Coaching degree at University level
• Essential: Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate large groups of children.
• Essential: Basic behaviour management skills and the ability to follow the school's safety policies.
• Essential: High level of organisation, reliability, and punctuality
• Desirable: Well-developed organisational, administrative and IT skills
Personal Attributes
• Essential: Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
• Essential: Acts as a positive role model and ambassador for both the university and the school.
• Essential: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the school community
• Essential: Willingness to learn, undergo safeguarding checks, and take part in continuing professional development (CPD)
BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION Start Date and Duration The anticipated start date is September 2026, subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks. The initial placement will run until the end of the 2026/27 academic year. There may be scope for continued work on a zero-hours basis, depending on the College's requirements, but no continuation is guaranteed. Hours of Work This is a zero-hours role, with approximately 35 hours of work anticipated per student per term. Work will usually take place on one or two afternoons or evenings per week during term time, depending on the student's availability and the College's requirements. Salary The basic hourly rate is £15. Statutory holiday pay, calculated at 12.07% of pay, will be paid in addition. Payment will be made monthly in arrears to the postholder's nominated bank account for the hours worked, with holiday pay shown separately on the payslip. Induction and Continuous Training and Development The school is fully committed to the induction, training and development of all our staff, with staff supported to grow and reach their full potential. We deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, varying from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning. There is an annual cycle of appraisal offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities. The school also offers a wide range of apprenticeships supporting staff development and progression. Pension and Life Cover On employment, employees will be auto-enrolled into the College's pension scheme according to legislative thresholds. Those who are not eligible for auto-enrolment may still elect to join the College's pension scheme. Initially, when joining the College's pension scheme, employees will become a member of the College's Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP). For this Plan, known as Tier 1, the employee contributes 4% and the employer 3%. After 9 month's membership of the Tier 1 plan, employees may opt to join Tier 2, which is also a GPP, where the employee contributes 5% and the employer 9%. Employees in Tier 1 automatically qualify for a Life Cover of 2 times salary. On entry to Tier 2, Life Cover changes to 4 times salary. Annual Leave Statutory holiday entitlement will accrue in accordance with the Working Time Regulations. Holiday pay will be calculated at 12.07% of pay, paid in addition to the basic hourly rate and shown separately on the payslip. Leave must be agreed in advance. No additional payment will be made when leave is taken because holiday pay will already have been paid. Wider Benefits
• Free staff lunches during term time.
• Free use of some sports facilities and discounted hire charges for others
• Tour of the College, with discounted rates available for booking venues within the school's grounds for hospitality events.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events.
• Employee Referral Scheme, with a reward of up to £250 for staff (subject to scheme conditions).
• Free Library membership with access to a range of online journals and magazines.
• Reduced green fee rates for local golf course.
Disclosure Check As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school's website. Safeguarding is one of the primary responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, and will need to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. The postholder should be conversant with the responsibilities and procedures detailed in this policy and with the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead, or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. References and Other Pre-employment Checks The appointment will be dependent upon the receipt of a successful medical check and satisfactory references. The College will usually seek references from shortlisted candidates before interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications. At least one referee must be the current or most recent employer. Where applicants are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, one referee must be the person by whom they were most recently employed when working with children. HOW TO APPLY Only applications completed on the school website will be accepted. Please attach a full CV with your application. Those wishing for an informal conversation about this role are invited to speak to Mark Burley, Director of Sport, msb@wincoll.ac.uk If you have any questions about this vacancy or the recruitment process, please email recruitment@wincoll.ac.uk Closing date for applications: Midnight, Friday 21 August 2026 Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes. APPLY HERE

Professional Experience
• Essential: Passion for sport and physical education and a basic understanding of child development.
• Desirable: Previous experience assisting with sports in an educational setting.
• Desirable: Previous experience of video analysis, clipping and editing of performance
• Desirable: A relevant Level 1 National Governing Body coaching qualification and/or a current First Aid qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
• Essential: Currently undertaking an undergraduate Sports Coaching degree at University level
• Essential: Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate large groups of children.
• Essential: Basic behaviour management skills and the ability to follow the school's safety policies.
• Essential: High level of organisation, reliability, and punctuality
• Desirable: Well-developed organisational, administrative and IT skills
Personal Attributes
• Essential: Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated.
• Essential: Acts as a positive role model and ambassador for both the university and the school.
• Essential: Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the school community
• Essential: Willingness to learn, undergo safeguarding checks, and take part in continuing professional development (CPD)
  
  The anticipated start date is September 2026, subject to satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks.
The initial placement will run until the end of the 2026/27 academic year. There may be scope for continued work on a zero-hours basis, depending on the College's requirements, but no continuation is guaranteed. Hours of Work This is a zero-hours role, with approximately 35 hours of work anticipated per student per term. Work will usually take place on one or two afternoons or evenings per week during term time, depending on the student's availability and the College's requirements. Salary The basic hourly rate is £15. Statutory holiday pay, calculated at 12.07% of pay, will be paid in addition. Payment will be made monthly in arrears to the postholder's nominated bank account for the hours worked, with holiday pay shown separately on the payslip. Induction and Continuous Training and Development The school is fully committed to the induction, training and development of all our staff, with staff supported to grow and reach their full potential. We deliver a range of training, run by both our own staff and external providers, varying from highly practical First Aid courses to seminars and learning lunches on many aspects of teaching and learning. There is an annual cycle of appraisal offering the opportunity to reflect on professional practice and development opportunities. The school also offers a wide range of apprenticeships supporting staff development and progression. Pension and Life Cover On employment, employees will be auto-enrolled into the College's pension scheme according to legislative thresholds. Those who are not eligible for auto-enrolment may still elect to join the College's pension scheme. Initially, when joining the College's pension scheme, employees will become a member of the College's Group Personal Pension Plan (GPP). For this Plan, known as Tier 1, the employee contributes 4% and the employer 3%. After 9 month's membership of the Tier 1 plan, employees may opt to join Tier 2, which is also a GPP, where the employee contributes 5% and the employer 9%. Employees in Tier 1 automatically qualify for a Life Cover of 2 times salary. On entry to Tier 2, Life Cover changes to 4 times salary. Annual Leave Statutory holiday entitlement will accrue in accordance with the Working Time Regulations. Holiday pay will be calculated at 12.07% of pay, paid in addition to the basic hourly rate and shown separately on the payslip. Leave must be agreed in advance. No additional payment will be made when leave is taken because holiday pay will already have been paid. Wider Benefits
• Free staff lunches during term time.
• Free use of some sports facilities and discounted hire charges for others
• Tour of the College, with discounted rates available for booking venues within the school's grounds for hospitality events.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events.
• Employee Referral Scheme, with a reward of up to £250 for staff (subject to scheme conditions).
• Free Library membership with access to a range of online journals and magazines.
• Reduced green fee rates for local golf course.
Disclosure Check As Winchester College is an educational establishment, a condition of employment will be that the successful candidate must consent to the school obtaining an Enhanced Level Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will reveal all spent and unspent convictions, warnings, cautions and bind-overs. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on the school's website. Safeguarding is one of the primary responsibilities of this role. The jobholder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact with, and will need to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times. The postholder should be conversant with the responsibilities and procedures detailed in this policy and with the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the postholder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead, or in their absence, the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.