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Graduate Sports Assistant Induction Training

Seminar Programme

Course Description

Graduate Sports Assistants have become an essential part of the sports delivery workforce and pastoral teams of independent schools. There are more working in the sector than at any previous time. However, many of these young people arrive at schools with no experience of working with children, or of coaching sport in a formal environment. This online course, delivered by experienced industry experts, seeks to provide a robust induction to the practicalities of the role, including the soft skills necessary to be successful.

This course is designed to prepare newly appointed graduates for the various demands of their role, and also for the more complex challenges of working in independent school sport and dealing with parents, pupils and staff. This will include preparation for coaching games in a choice of winter sports.

This is entirely an pre-recorded event, delivered through two sessions (see details below), plus two additional technical sports coaching sessions (choose two from Rugby, Hockey, Netball or Football).

Meet your course leader, Neil Rollings

Neil Rollings was Director of Sport in four independent schools, over a 21-year career. He now works with schools in UK and overseas, developing sports programmes and appointing Directors of Sport. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, was Chairman of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools, and is Course Director of the University of Buckingham MA programme in Leading School Sport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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