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EDC Active Schools
- VO105621
Increase participation in school sport
- Organise extra-curricular sport/physical activity clubs in East Dunbartonshire schools
- Develop school - community club links
- Recruit, support and develop a network of volunteer coaches
- Create sustainable activity pathways for young people
Are you passionate about sport and physical activity? Do you want to make a positive difference in the
lives of children and young people in East Dunbartonshire? The Active Schools team is looking for
enthusiastic volunteers to help us inspire the next generation to get active.
Active Schools offers year round volunteering opportunities supporting sport and physical activity
programmes in local schools delivered during extra-curricular times:
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who: - Have previous coaching experience
- Are interested in a career in sports coaching/teaching
- Have a direct connection to a local school (e.g. parents, carers)
What You'll Do: - Support and help deliver fun, inclusive sports sessions
- Encourage children and young people to participate and build confidence through sport
- Act as a positive role model within the school community
What We're Looking For: - A passion for sports coaching and working with young people
- Enthusiasm, reliability and a positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- A willingness to learn and develop
Experience required
Previous coaching or involvement in sport/physical activity
- Experience working or volunteering with children or young people
- A connection to a local school (e.g parent or carer)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence leading or supporting group activities
- Organisation and teamworking skills
- A positive attitude and ability to motivate others
Travel details
Opportunities are available across East Dunbartonshire including Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs,
Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and surrounding villages. For school aged pupils, we can sometimes arrange taxis to
transport volunteers to local schools.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Active Schools Sports Coach with EDC Active Schools
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in East Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Pauline Bowers
Email address: [email protected]
Thank you for registering your interest in Active Schools Sports Coach with EDC Active Schools.
East Dunbartonshire TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at [email protected] quoting reference #VO105621.