ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to assist with our activities and sports clubs. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for people looking to work with young people.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
You will be responsible for the supervision of sport clubs and evening and weekend activities. You will develop, deliver, and support the College’s programmes in line with College standards and policies.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Sports and Activities Manager. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
As an Activities Assistant, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the College in general.
Key responsibilities and capabilities:
To encourage attendance by all students, in particular those who do not usually participate in sport
Assist the Activities Manager in organizing and delivering an interesting range of interactive activities within and beyond the College during holiday periods in line with agreed standards and policies
To lead on activities for younger students one day each weekend (usually Saturday), ensuring they are fully engaged
To work to ensure the wide engagement of students, especially younger students and those who do not usually participate in sport or activities
To maintain immediate records on college system for any medical injuries that occurs during sessions
To take pictures at all sporting and events and send for social media posting.
To supervise students whilst they are attending sports activities off-campus as directed by the Activities Manager
To ensure effective supervision and where necessary to accompany students on excursions during or outside College hours, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times
To assist Physical Education teachers during registration and attendance
As part of your wider role within the College, you will also:
Support the College welfare team by ensuring concerns are communicated and acted on
Play a full part in your own professional development and that of colleagues
Attend appropriate meetings and in-service training programmes
Contribute to the development and implementation of the College’s vision
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues and others
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
You will maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of school.
In particular, you will:
Abide by the code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with CATS Cambridge policies
Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being
Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone
Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The job requires that you have/are:
Experience in a coaching environment
Experience of working with young people
Enthusiastic and productive team player
A clear understanding of child protection, health and safety and good practice with regards to sporting activity sessions and events
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt appropriately to work effectively with colleagues over a range of different projects/initiatives
To maintain a friendly and professional manner at all times
Prepared to work flexible hours, including evening hours
Prepared to undertake a DBS check
Qualifications to include a minimum of a Level 1 sport specific coaching award, physical activity, lifestyle activity or dance. SCUK awareness workshops (e.g. child protection, sports equity, first aid) desirable
About CATS Global Schools
In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.”
AND FINALLY
CGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone connected with the College/s to share this commitment.
