Pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 have the opportunity to apply by writing a letter of application stating why they think they would make an excellent candidate for the job and most importantly, why they want to be one! This is a role, which brings great responsibility and enjoyment. It is an opportunity that allows pupils to become role models within the school as well as developing their basic coaching skills in a range of sports.

Sports Leaders will be trained to lead activities and games with younger children and are taught the important qualities that are needed when working with young people. Once they have become qualified and received their certificates, Sports Leaders will work with children during lunchtimes to lead games and ensure playtimes are inclusive for everyone and that no child is left alone with no one to play with. This role develops important values such a patience, friendship, compassion and kindness as well as building their confidence and communication skills throughout the year.

Sports Leaders help to organise and lead events such as Sports Day, Sports Week, the Commonwealth Virtual Cup, Sport Relief and give their feedback and opinions about Sports at St Marys.

Sports leaders develop essential skills for life such as:

• Being confident and resilient learners while leading others
• Well-rounded young people by demonstrating good communication skills and valuable team working skills
• Greater understanding of responsibility, equipping them for life in an ever-changing world
• Innovative, creative and able to challenge themselves
• Global citizens, respectful of themselves and others

Sports leaders will be responsible for:

• Running break time/ lunchtime sports activities
• Helping to organise key sports events throughout the year
• Helping to organise and run inter-house competitions
• Report on fixtures and results
• Raise the profile of a range of sports across the school
• Support with the organisation of sport across the school
• Support after school clubs and fixtures