Badminton Coach - Casual - Arun Area

Freedom Leisure; Rustington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable leisure trust located in Rustington is seeking a Sports Coach to lead coaching sessions with children. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about promoting active lifestyles and sports. The position offers flexible hours and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career while supporting the community's health and fitness. With training provided and various perks such as discounted staff membership, it's a great start for those looking to enter the leisure industry.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 1 National Governing Body qualification.
• Must be passionate and willing to promote sports and physical activity.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality coaching sessions.
• Supervise and coach badminton to children and young people.
• Ensure all sessions are safe and follow health and safety policies.

Skills

Passionate about promoting sports and physical activity

Teamwork

Good listener

Education

Level 1 National Governing Body qualification

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.

If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started – we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.

We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

Are you looking to start a career in coaching? Would you like to work with children? Are you a sports fan and want to inspire a generation of young people to be active?

If you answered yes to any of these then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Sports Coaches have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Gym Instructors, Personal Trainers, Lifeguards and much more! This job is a great way to step into employment in the Leisure, Health and Sport industry.

Duties to include:

• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality coaching sessions.
• To supervise and coach Badminton to children and young people.
• To ensure that coaching sessions are suitably planned and developed for all.
• To be responsible for volunteers and those attending the activity sessions.
• To mentor other coaches, where appropriate, and provide advice and guidance in the planning and delivery of activities.
• To ensure all sessions are safe and follow health and safety policies and procedures.
• To maintain detailed and accurate records of those attending sessions.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

What are we looking for?

• Level 1 National Governing Body qualification.
• Passionate people who love promoting sports and physical activity.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
• A good listener and someone who is willing to learn.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 22nd December 2025

Salary: up to £15.64 per hour