Head Coach

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Chelmsford seeks a dedicated individual for a part-time role in the Community Sport & Wellbeing Team. The candidate will act as a head coach, delivering class sessions to support clients in their mental health journey. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for sports and wellbeing. The position involves working two hours weekly on Sundays, with the potential for more hours based on funding opportunities. Interviews are scheduled for January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in sport and class delivery.
• Experience working with adults on mental health and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as head coach for clients in mental health support.
• Deliver class sessions for individuals in the community.
• Provide organized and flexible services to clients.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Community Sport & Wellbeing Team at Chelmsford City Council with the ongoing With you in Mind project held at the South Woodham Ferrers leisure Centre.

Responsibilities

• Act as head coach to clients referred to the centre as part of their ongoing mental health support.
• Deliver class sessions and work directly with a wide range of individuals, both internally and in the community.
• Provide empathetic, supportive, organised and flexible service to clients.
• Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills.

Required experience & qualifications

• Keen interest in sport and class delivery.
• Experience working and supporting adults with mental health and wellbeing.
• Knowledge and prior working experience with people who suffer with mental health.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Hours and location

The post holder will be required to work 2 hours per week on Sundays from 9.30am to 11.30am. You may be required to work in other locations and there may be other opportunities as part of the project subject to further funding.

Application and interview

Interviews are currently scheduled for 26 January 2026. If sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date, the role may be closed early.

Contact

For an informal chat about the role, please call Rosie Lamb, Community Sport & Wellbeing Officer, on 01245 606979 on Monday, Thursday or Friday.

Safeguarding

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across its services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks which include safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.