Sports Coach

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Barnton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch & snacks

Training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave & wellbeing benefits

Birthday day off & long service awards

Pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Winnington is seeking a Sports Coach to join our team. You will deliver engaging physical activities, support children's wellbeing and development in line with EYFS, and work with colleagues to maintain a safe, fun environment.

The role values safeguarding knowledge, teamwork, and excellent communication with families, with training opportunities through our Kids Planet Academy.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 UK recognised early years qualification or complete via Kids Planet Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and play activities promoting physical development, teamwork and confidence.
• Create a safe, fun and active environment in collaboration with your team.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

Skills

Sports coaching

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children's overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.

Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.

By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.

Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.

Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Winnington as a Sports Coach!

We're now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Winnington?

• Purpose built nursery with a large car park
• Highly qualified team
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Sports Coaches:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.