Sport Coach

ReflecTeen Hub Organisation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Sport Coach to lead engaging sessions in football, tennis, and basketball for young people. This role involves planning activities that promote physical fitness and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have coaching experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding. A positive role model, you will motivate young people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a supportive environment while fostering teamwork and confidence through sport.

Benefits

First Aid certification

Qualifications

• Professional or accredited coaching experience in football, tennis, or basketball.
• Ability to deliver sessions across multiple sports.
• Experience coaching physical activity sessions with young people.
• Strong behavior management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured sessions in football, tennis, and basketball.
• Plan enjoyable sports activities that encourage skill-building.
• Use sport to improve confidence and teamwork among young people.
• Manage group behavior positively and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Coaching football

Coaching tennis

Coaching basketball

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

FA Level 1/2/UEFA C (Football)

Coaching Qualification (Tennis)

Basketball England Coaching Award

Job description

About Reflecteen

Reflecteen is dedicated to improving the wellbeing, confidence, and life skills of young people through positive engagement, physical activity, and personal development. We believe sport is a powerful tool to help young people build resilience, teamwork, confidence, and motivation.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Sport Coach with skills in football, tennis, and basketball to deliver high-quality sessions that support and empower young people.

Role Purpose

To plan and deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions—specifically football, tennis, and basketball—that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and personal growth among young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structured sessions in football, tennis, and basketball, tailored to a range of abilities.
• Plan enjoyable and development-focused sports activities that encourage participation and skill-building.
• Use sport as a tool to improve young people’s confidence, communication, teamwork, and wellbeing.
• Manage group behaviour positively, ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering trust and motivating young people to achieve their potential.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe practice at all times.
• Record attendance and share relevant updates or concerns with the Reflecteen team.
• Support the wider Reflecteen programme where required, including events, mentoring, and outreach activities.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe environment for all participants.

Person Specification

Essential

• Professional or accredited coaching experience in at least one of the following:
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
• Ability to confidently deliver sessions across all three sports or a willingness to develop skills across them.
• Proven experience coaching or leading physical activity sessions with young people.
• Strong behaviour‑management and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and build rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to providing high‑quality sessions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Desirable

• Professional certifications such as:
  • FA Level 1/2/UEFA C (Football)
  • Coaching Qualification (Tennis)
  • Basketball England Coaching Award
• First Aid certification.
• Experience working with young people with SEND or social/emotional needs.
• Youth work, mentoring or outreach experience.

Safeguarding Statement

Reflecteen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this role.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short statement outlining your coaching experience and suitability for the role to: [e-mail]