Ready to inspire the next generation of netball talent?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Netball Coach to support the delivery and ongoing success of our Netball Academy. Working closely with the Lead Netball Coach, you will help develop student-athletes, support competitive performance, and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing sporting environment.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

As an Assistant Netball Coach, you will support the planning and delivery of coaching sessions, helping athletes develop through technical coaching, performance feedback, and individual development plans. You will assist with matchday operations, including fixtures, warm-ups, equipment management, athlete supervision, and post-match reviews, while independently leading activities when required.

You will play an important role in creating a safe and inclusive environment, monitoring athlete welfare, promoting positive behaviours, and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are upheld at all times.

The role will also involve supporting academy recruitment and talent identification activities, including trials, camps, community engagement events, and recruitment campaigns. Working with the College's marketing team, you will help promote the Academy through open evenings, social media content, and athlete success stories.

In addition, you will maintain coaching equipment and academy records, contribute to performance reporting and programme evaluations, and act as a professional ambassador for Oaklands College and the Netball Academy at all times.

Is This You?

Coaching Experience: Experience coaching or supporting netball programmes within a club, school, college, or performance environment.
Communication Skills: Able to build positive relationships with athletes, colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders.
Organisation: Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Safeguarding Commitment: Dedicated to promoting athlete welfare and maintaining safe, inclusive environments.
Team Player: Able to work collaboratively while also taking initiative and leading independently when required.
Professional Development: Committed to continuous learning and maintaining relevant coaching qualifications.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)
Financial wellbeing support and staff discount schemes
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
Staff Development Days & Awards
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Peer Supporters
Eye Care Vouchers

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.

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Netball Coach

Inspire the next generation of netball talent at Oaklands College, supporting athlete development, competitive performance and an inclusive academy environment.