Children's Sports & Activity Coach

Love Childcare Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-wide sports coaching company is seeking a Children's Sports & Activity Coach to inspire young lives through fitness and activity. The position requires planning engaging sessions for children, ensuring a safe environment, and nurturing their skills. Ideal candidates will hold a level 2 coaching qualification with experience in primary education. This role offers flexibility in hours, extensive training, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Guaranteed/contracted hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Comprehensive training and support

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong desire to use sports to improve young lives.
• At least 1-2 years sports coaching experience or delivering children's physical activity.
• Experience in a Primary School, Day Nursery or Pre-School is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging coaching sessions tailored to individual children.
• Introduce children to a variety of new sports and activities.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.

Skills

Engagement with children

Sports coaching expertise

Positive attitude

Education

Level 2 national governing body coaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Children's Sports & Activity Coach

Location: North London, East London & Essex (Tottenham, Enfield and Chingford areas)

£12.50 per hour

Sessions run between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday

Weekly hours can be flexible based on individual availability

We are recruiting for a leading, UK-wide, sports coaching company who are looking for qualified sports coaches and activity leaders to join their growing team across North London, East London and Essex.

The role will be based at primary schools, pre-schools, and nursery venues from Monday to Friday during term-time and will cover various locations during school holidays. If you're qualified, experienced, and passionate about transforming children's lives through fitness, activity, and health - this role will be a great fit!

All staff receive :

• Competitive salary and guaranteed / contracted hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive training and support
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Access to a wide range of sports resources and equipment

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Planning and delivering engaging coaching sessions tailored to individual children, teams, or classes
• Introducing nursery, preschool, and primary school children to a variety of new sports and activities
• Embodying the organisation\'s core values: Fun, Enthusiasm, and Positivity
• Motivating and inspiring children to reach their full potential
• Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all participants

Qualifications

You will NEED to have the following :

• Strong desire to use sports to improve young lives
• A level 2 national governing body coaching qualification
• Confidence and \'flair\' to engage and entertain children, particularly younger groups
• Ability to transmit positive energy and enthusiasm to a group of children
• At least 1-2 years sports coaching experience or experience delivering children\'s physical activity
• Experience working in a Primary School, Day Nursery or Pre-School (highly desirable)
• Enhanced DBS Check (desirable)
• First aid training (desirable)

Next steps

If you are looking for a new role or have availability for more coaching hours around a current role, and you\'re interested in joining an organisation who LOVE to develop their staff, please apply now!