Sport and Physical Activity Coach - Foxed Term Contract to 29th May 2026

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England is seeking a motivated Sport and Physical Activity Coach. This fixed-term position involves coordinating and developing college-based sports activities, promoting physical activity, and enhancing students' mental wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Support Team and engage students across various campuses. Qualifications include a relevant multi-sport coaching qualification and the ability to travel between campuses.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension – 22.10% college contribution

Continuous Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests and flu injection contributions

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to travel between campuses.
• Experience in coordinating and engaging with students in sport activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop college-based sport activities.
• Promote benefits of physical activity and mental wellbeing.
• Engage with students and organize non-competitive sport sessions.
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team.

Skills

Motivated individual

Proactive approach

Knowledge of physical activity

Education

Relevant multi-sport coaching qualification

Job description

Sport and Physical Activity Coach – Fixed Term Contract to 29th May 2026

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to work within the Student Support Team to co‑ordinate and develop college‑based sport activities, related to participation in non‑competitive sport and physical activity sessions and to promote the benefits of physical activity and mental wellbeing. The successful candidate will engage with students across the College and get involved in a wide range of physical activities.

Only applications made via our College e‑Recruit website will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop college based sport activities.
• Promote the benefits of physical activity and mental wellbeing.
• Engage with students across the College and organize non‑competitive sport and physical activity sessions.
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement activity programmes.
• Travel between campuses as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant multi‑sport coaching qualification.
• Prepared to travel between campuses.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension – 22.10% college contribution
• Continuous Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time)
• Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit
• Subsidised eye tests, flu injection contribution, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!