After School Sports Coach

Love Childcare Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Essex is seeking an After School Sports Coach. The role involves planning and delivering sports sessions for primary age children. Candidates should be enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and have knowledge of various sports. This position offers flexible hours and the opportunity for FREE childcare services. Ideal for those looking to inspire children's love for sports while ensuring their safety and enjoyment.

Benefits

Flexibility around personal commitments

Opportunity for additional hours

Free childcare services

Access to training opportunities

Paid social events

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and a love of sports.
• Ability to provide engaging provision for children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivering activities for children.
• Ensure the safety and enjoyment of the children.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and schools.

Skills

Passion for Working with Children

Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills

Responsibility and Reliability

Communication and Engagement

Job description

After School Sports Coach – Leading Children’s Play and Sport Provision Company

School Locations in Colchester and surrounding area (CO2 7RU, CO5 8QX, CO6 2RH, CO16 0BP)

Provision Hours = 3pm-4:30pm Monday to Friday

£10-£13 per hour (depending on age, experience and qualifications)

Please note: Due to the remote location of some schools, the ability to drive will be advantageous

We are recruiting for a leading provider of out of school hours and wraparound childcare for primary school children in Essex and they are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about children’s sport, play and activity, and someone who can inspire the generation of children!

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience delivering after school sports sessions to primary age children within a wraparound club environment and, as a Sports Coach in this role, you only need to have knowledge and a love of sports as well as...

• A Passion for Working with Children: we’re looking for someone to provide inclusive, fun, and engaging provision for the children in your care, while inspiring them to explore their interests.
• Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills: you will be assisting with the planning and delivery of activities with structure and enthusiasm. This includes a wide range of activities, including multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime and structured play.
• Responsibility and Reliability: the safety and enjoyment of the children in your care will be your responsibility and all team members are required to follow specific policies and procedures, including completing Accident and Incident Forms and Health & Safety checks as needed, and the children and families also benefit from consistently reliable staff.
• Communication and Engagement: all staff are expected to conduct themselves professionally and communicate effectively with all team members, parents, children and schools on a daily basis. You will be a representative of the organisation's brand so it's key to always be a pleasure to be around!

All staff receive:

• Flexibility for the role to work around you and your commitments
• Opportunity for additional hours during term-time and school holidays
• FREE childcare services throughout the year (for children aged 4 - 12)
• Access to training opportunities and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Paid social events by the company
• Employee assistance programme

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.