Sports Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

International Schools Today; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Grammar School, Guildford invites applications for two Sports Assistants. Roles run from January 2027 on fixed-term contracts (3 or 6 months) with flexible hours up to 30 per week. The role requires confident communication and a proactive approach, with responsibilities spanning coaching, equipment management and various school duties. Driving is beneficial but not essential.

Salary is £12.80/hour plus holiday pay. Training and induction provided; DBS enhanced disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of rugby, hockey and cricket is advantageous.
• Valid driving licence would be beneficial for duties.

Responsibilities

• Coach and organise school and house teams independently.
• Coordinate the ordering of sporting equipment and maintain its upkeep.
• Contribute to duties including transport, lunch, library, weights room and catering.
• Saturday commitments: coaching, refereeing, serving sports teas, videoing match day footage.

Skills

Confident communicator

Sports knowledge

Driving desirable

Job description

If you are a confident communicator, have a good understanding of rugby, hockey and cricket and have a proactive approach in life, we want to hear from you.

RGS Guildford is recruiting two Sports Assistants on either a three or six month contract from January 2027. This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable experience working in a successful Sports department with access to some impressive facilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Sport, the Sports Assistant will:

1. Coach and organise school and house teams independently;
2. Co-ordinate the ordering of sporting equipment and maintain its upkeep;
3. Contribute to the following duties: transport, lunch, library, weights room and catering duties during the week or on Saturdays.

Saturday commitments (average of 5 hours depending on the sport) include:

1. Coaching;
2. Refereeing;
3. Organising and serving sports teas;
4. Videoing and analysing match day videos.

The successful candidate will feel confident officiating inter-school matches (with training and guidance), will demonstrate a positive work ethic and show empathy to the students they coach. They will be provided with appropriate training and an induction to allow them to perform at their best. School staff sports kit will also be provided. The ability to drive would be beneficial.

There are two positions available, both commencing January 2027, with one contract ending in March 2027 and the other in July 2027.

These roles are offered on fixed-term contracts

with flexible working hours of up to 30 hours per week paying £12.80/hour plus holiday pay. Employment will not include school holidays.

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.