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Knowledge and skills
Sports Coaches and Instructors are expected to have:
• Technical and tactical knowledge of at least one sport discipline
• The ability to plan both practical and theoretical sessions
• The ability to look after equipment and ensure athletes use it correctly
• The ability to properly plan and assess an Athlete’s development path
• The ability to safeguard Athletes from potential injuries
• The ability to monitor competitors’ game strategies, strengths and weaknesses
• The ability to plan competition strategies
• Knowledge of physical and psychological
techniques and tactics
• The ability to remain updated with regards to
technical and tactical advancements
• The ability to work under pressure from various stakeholders such as parents,
committees etc.
• Knowledge of basic First Aid
Sports Officials are expected to have:
• An understanding of the sport being officiated
• Knowledge of the rules of the sport being
officiated
• Negotiation skills and the ability to deal with
conflict
• An impartial and fair approach
• The ability to assess a situation in a quick
manner
• The ability to be mentally alert and decisive
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese
and/or English Jobsplus
• Numeracy skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills • Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure and adhere to tight
deadlines
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• Leadership skills
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for sports • A positive attitude
• Assertiveness
• Charisma
• Commitment • Empathy
• Enthusiasm • Flexibility
• Mental toughness • Patience
• Physical fitness
• Strong willed
• The ability to maintain order and discipline • Willingness to learn and accept criticism
Related career opportunities
• Fitness Instructor
• PE Teacher
• Sport Development Officer
• Sport Facility Manager
• Sport Science Professional
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