Primary School Sports Coach

Premier Education - GSJM Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports education provider in Watford is seeking a confident Sports Coach & Primary PE Specialist to deliver engaging sports and physical activities to children. The role involves planning innovative sessions, participating in Breakfast and After School Clubs, and adhering to the PE National Curriculum. Candidates must hold a Level 2 Coaching Qualification and possess excellent knowledge of sports coaching. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant environment dedicated to children's health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of coaching experience.
• Able to pass an Enhanced DBS Check.
• Competent in literacy and numeracy to GCSE/Level 2 standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sports and physical activities to children.
• Plan and execute engaging coaching sessions.
• Develop children's interest in active lifestyles.

Skills

Sports coaching knowledge

Ability to plan innovative sessions

Communication skills

Education

Recognised NGB Level 2 Coaching Certificate or equivalent

Child Protection / Safeguarding Certificate

Job description

Are you looking to further your career within the sports and education sector? Premier Education is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children through active learning. We deliver sports, arts and wellbeing courses to around 240,000 primary school children every year.

We are looking for a confident Sports Coach & Primary PE Specialist to join our team.

Predominantly this consists of Breakfast Clubs and/or After School Clubs and curricular PE lessons, however the opportunity for additional hours are regularly available especially during school holidays.

We work in schools and venues across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

We want all our coaches to love what they do! Their passion for sport and getting kids active should be visible to everyone they meet. Children love going to their next class or their next holiday camp because of our coaches, because of the relationships that are built and because of the confidence our coaches instil in the children they teach!

Having such a positive effect on the children of this country is something to be truly proud of and goes hand in hand with the Premier Education core values!

Main Duties

Delivering sport and physical activities to children and young people, both in school curriculum time and also delivering a range of extra‑curricular activities before school, at lunch times, after school and in school holiday periods.

While curricular sessions must follow the PE National Curriculum and/or set programmes of study, you develop your own session plans which gives you full control over your own coaching style.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Excellent knowledge and hold qualifications of sports coaching, which should include:
   • Recognised NGB Level 2 Coaching Certificate or equivalent or above [Essential]
   • Able to pass an Enhanced DBS Check and be deemed safe to work with children [Essential]
   • Experience and knowledge of working with children and young people [Essential]
   • Competent in literacy and numeracy to GCSE/Level 2 standard [Essential]
   • Child Protection / Safeguarding Certificate [Desirable]
   • First Aid Certificate [Desirable]
2. Competency to perform at consistently high standards in a school environment:
   • Able to plan a range of innovative coaching sessions and programmes
   • Set up and deliver high‑quality sports provision to children and young people
   • Develop and inspire young people to live and lead active lifestyles
   • Able to produce accurate assessments and reports on children and young people’s progress
   • Knowledge of the school PE National Curriculum [Desirable]
   • Member of the Children’s Activity Professionals Register (CAPRE) [Desirable]
3. Successful candidates will undergo constant continued professional and personal development and will be expected to attend additional external training to enhance their knowledge.

Recruitment Process

Short‑listed applicants will be asked to attend a two‑stage interview process which will involve delivery of a practical activity for a group of children. We reserve the right to close the applications before the advertised closing date due to high levels of interest.

Work Details

Job type: Part‑time

Location & Commute

Watford, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Questions

Do you have a valid Enhanced DBS?

Experience & Certification

Coaching: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification: Minimum L2 Sports Coaching Qualification (required)

Work Mode

Work location: In person

Start Date

Expected start date: 01/12/2025