Activity Professional (Sports Coach)

Premier Education; Grays; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site childcare

Uniform and equipment provided

Funded training and qualifications

Supportive team and progression

Flexible term-time or full-year

Job summary

Premier Education is seeking a part-time Activity Professional (Sports Coach) to deliver engaging sessions across local primary schools in Maidstone. The role covers breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs, with 20 hours weekly during term-time and optional holiday camps.

You’ll create a fun, inclusive, safe environment, plan activities for ages 4–11, and work with schools and parents while complying with safeguarding guidelines and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Be aged 18 or over.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 sports coaching qualification (NGB or equivalent).
• Have paid or voluntary experience delivering sports or physical activities to children.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel between local school locations.
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and first aid training and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sports sessions for children aged 4–11.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
• Adapt activities to suit different ages, needs and abilities.
• Manage behaviour positively and support children’s development.
• Build relationships with schools, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote Premier Education’s programmes.

Skills

Aged 18+

Driving licence

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

First aid training

Independent planning

Communication

Education

Level 2 sports coaching qualification (NGB or equivalent)

Job description

Activity Professional (Sports Coach)

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Maidstone

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Description

Sports Coach Location: Schools in the Maidstone area

Hours: 20 per week

Working pattern: Split shifts covering breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs

Contract: Term-time, with optional holiday camp work

Pay: £10.85–£12.71 per hour

Pay is based on the applicable National Minimum Wage age bands:

• Aged 18–20: £10.85 per hour
• Aged 21 and over: £12.71 per hour

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, Level 2 qualified Sports Coach to join our team, delivering fun and structured physical activity sessions across local primary schools.

About the role

As a Sports Coach with Premier Education, you’ll deliver fun, engaging and inclusive sports and physical activity sessions for primary school children.

Working across a range of school-based programmes, including breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs, you’ll plan and lead activities that encourage children to get active, develop new skills and build confidence.

You’ll create a safe, positive environment where every child feels included, adapting activities to suit different ages and abilities while helping children develop a lifelong enjoyment of sport and physical activity

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and deliver fun, engaging sports and activity sessions for children aged 4–11 using our PEPE framework.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive environment.
• Adapt activities to suit different ages, needs and abilities.
• Manage behaviour positively and support children’s development.
• Build strong relationships with schools, parents and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote Premier Education’s wider programmes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential requirements

Due to safeguarding and insurance requirements, applicants must:

• Be aged 18 or over.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 sports coaching qualification (NGB or equivalent) and/or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Have paid or voluntary experience delivering sports or physical activities to children.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel between local school locations.
• Be confident planning and leading activities independently.
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and first aid training and undergo an Enhanced DBS check

Please note: We cannot progress applications that do not meet the minimum qualification and driving requirements.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about sport and supporting children’s development.
• Confident managing groups of children and creating a safe, positive environment.
• Creative, organised and able to adapt activities for different ages and abilities.
• A strong communicator who works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Why join Premier Education?

• Work without childcare worries, with free on-site childcare places for our staff
• Full uniform and sports equipment provided
• Funded training and qualifications to develop your coaching career
• A supportive team and clear progression routes
• Flexible contracts, with term-time or full-year opportunities

Our recruitment process

• Video interview: a short online chat about you and your coaching experience
• Practical assessment: you'll lead a short activity in person so we can see your coaching style in action
• Offer: if you're successful, we'll send you a formal offer
• Onboarding: we'll guide you through your safeguarding checks, DBS and training before your first session

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Before you start, you'll need:

• Satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS check
• Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications

Equal opportunities

You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.

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