Saturday Sports Coach

The Society of Heads; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Greater London is seeking a Saturday Sports Coach to join their Physical Education Department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports, have experience in Rugby, Football, Netball, or Cricket, and play an active role in fostering a love for physical activity among students. This part-time position requires coaching and some administrative tasks, ideal for someone looking to make a difference in young athletes' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in Rugby, Football, Netball, or Cricket.
• Willingness to develop skills in other sports.
• Motivated, self-starter, and able to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Conduct team and individual coaching sessions.
• Officiate during matches and manage pre- and post-match admin.
• Engage actively in the Physical Education Department.

Skills

Adaptability

Team coaching

Individual coaching

Job description

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Saturday Sports Coach.

Details

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Sports Coach to join our Physical Education Department, which is committed to developing pupils who strive for sporting excellence while nurturing a genuine interest and enjoyment of physical exercise and sport, whether in a recreational or competitive context. Our major sports include Rugby, Association Football, Netball, and Cricket.

At Ewell Castle School, we take pride in the high participation rates of our pupils in sports and value the enriching experiences that engaging in physical activity provides. These experiences align with our school’s core values of personal integrity, mutual respect, social responsibility, and lifelong resilience.

The successful candidate will have experience in at least one of the main school sports: Rugby, Football, Netball, or Cricket, and a willingness to develop skills in the other areas if not already experienced. The role will encompass team coaching and individual coaching, officiating, as well as some pre- and post-match administration using the school's internal admin systems. It is essential that the candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and adaptable, playing an active role within the department despite working only one day a week.

About Ewell Castle School

Ewell Castle School is a happy and successful co-educational independent school on the Surrey/London borders, easily accessible by public transport. We are a through school that offers children aged 4 to 18 the benefits of a family-friendly atmosphere whilst maintaining a stimulating and rigorous academic programme. We care about the needs of the individual child, facilitated by small class sizes and our personalised approach.

Ewell Castle is a private school that oozes charm and character in a green and beautiful enclave. There is widespread affection for the school’s family ethos, and we are dedicated to inspiring our pupils’ best achievements in academics, sports, and performing arts. The school’s reputation for an ambitious and personalised approach to each pupil is well founded, as is our excellent reputation for pastoral care, creating a rounded and grounded experience for all.

Ewell Castle School’s philosophy is to focus our energy on the learning and welfare of our children. What happens in the classroom is the heart of the school, stretching and challenging pupils to achieve more than they thought possible. The school has a vibrant community spirit and is a genuine mixed-ability school, committed to helping every child thrive.