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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Assistant Sports Coach

The Sports Development Team has priority sports to develop across the city. These priority sports are currently athletics, football, gymnastics, netball, tennis and trampolining. The team deliver term-time classes across the city in Leisure & Culture Dundee facilities (DISC, Douglas Sports Centre, Grove Swim & Sport, Harris Swim & Sport, Lynch Sports Centre, St Paul’s Swim & Sport) as well as at community centres and schools. There are also holiday programmes and events throughout the year. Volunteers can participate in programmes as assistant coaches, working alongside qualified coaches and receiving support from sports development officers. By providing volunteering opportunities within these programmes, the Sports Development Team aim to provide experience, development opportunities and increase employability.

Experience required

Volunteers should have an interest in sport, however, no previous coaching experience is required.

Travel details

Volunteers will be responsible for their own travel to venues.

Travel expenses

Public transport costs reimbursed on production of tickets purchased.
Mileage paid at 45p/mile.

Support
Training details

Volunteers can attend induction training and if there are certificated courses that would benefit the volunteer and Leisure & Culture Dundee these will be considered.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
All volunteers will be PVG checked prior to working with children

Availability
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Please state number of hours, minimum time commitment and whether it is weekly, monthly, etc., i.e. 4 hours per week for a six month commitment. Classes are generally 1 hour in duration so this would be the minimum time commitment per week. Volunteers will not be used as part of ratios so there is no requirement for a set period of time.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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