Sports Coach

Bright Little Stars; Brighton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave up to 35 days

Travel reimbursement (mileage)

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Job summary

Bright Little Stars Ltd. seeks a Multi-Site Nursery Sports Coach (Level 2) to lead the BLS Sports Curriculum across six nurseries in and around London. The role requires traveling between sites, designing progressive movement sessions for 18 months to 5 years, and coordinating with nursery teams to deliver exciting events.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00, with 30–40 hours per week and a Jan 2027 start. Salary up to £36,800 inclusive of a 10% performance bonus, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 2 National Governing Body or UKCC sports coaching qualification.
• Experience coaching children aged 18 months to 5 years in nursery, school or community settings.
• Strong planning and delivery of progressive sessions aligned to EYFS.
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training, or willingness to complete on appointment.
• Paediatric First Aid or willingness to complete within probation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver multi-skill sessions aligned to EYFS Physical Development outcomes.
• Build progression in balance, coordination, agility, teamwork and confidence.
• Set up spaces and equipment safely; sanitise and store kit; maintain inventories.
• Deliver sessions including small groups and 1:1 support as needed, collaborating with SENDCo.
• Observe outcomes, note next steps and share with key people and parents.
• Coach and support Nursery Educators and trainees to embed physical activity in daily routines.
• Coordinate with Room Leaders to involve parents in active learning at home.
• Rotate across BLS nurseries on a planned rota and plan travel between sites.
• Spend time at Head Office for cross-site coordination.

Skills

Sport coaching Level 2

EYFS knowledge

Child development

DBS check

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification (NGB/UKCC)

Job description

Multi‑Site Nursery Sports Coach (Level 2) – Lead Our BLS Sports Curriculum! (Up to £36,800 inc. Bonus)

Bright Little Stars – Mill Hill, Watford, Harrow, Stanmore, Barnet & Hornsey | Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00, 30–40 hrs/week, starting Jan 2027 | Up to £36,800 per annum (inclusive of up to 10% performance bonus)

Why join Bright Little Stars?

We have established a brilliant internal sports offer across our nurseries so that every child, from 18 months to 5 years, enjoys daily movement, outdoor learning and fundamental movement skills. You will lead the BLS Sports Curriculum, rotating across 6 sites on a planned rota. You will work from a termly scheme of work and publish a simple weekly timetable, so teams know what is coming next, as well as leading termly events including Sports Days and Tiny Tuff.

Plan and deliver structured, progressive and enjoyable sports and movement sessions that build children’s physical skills, confidence, resilience and wellbeing. Champion healthy, active lifestyles, coach and model great practice with room teams and maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour and professionalism.

The role at a glance

• Role: Multi‑Site Nursery Sports Coach (Level 2)
• Pay: Up to £36,800 per year, inclusive of up to 10% performance-related bonus
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:00 (30 to 40 hours considered)
• Start: Jan 2027
• Locations: Bright Little Stars Nurseries – Multi site (travel required): Mill Hill NW7, Watford WD25, Harrow HA5, Stanmore HA7, Barnet EN5, Hornsey N8
• Reporting to: Operations Director, Area Directors and Nursery Managers

What you will do

• Design and deliver appropriate multi skills sessions aligned to the EYFS Physical Development outcomes.
• Build clear progression in balance, coordination, agility, teamwork and confidence.
• Set up spaces and equipment safely; clean, sanitise and store kit after use; keep inventories up to date.
• Include every child by adapting task, space, equipment and people, working closely with the SENDCo, and deliver small group and 1:1 targeted sessions for children who need extra support.
• Observe and record brief outcomes and next steps; share with key persons and parents.
• Coach and support Nursery Educators, trainees and students to embed physical activity in daily routines.
• Help Room Leaders plan parent involvement sessions that promote active learning at home.
• Use non‑contact planning time to prepare session plans in good time for parent‑facing communication.
• Manage behaviour in line with the BLS Therapeutic Behaviour Policy; model calm, respectful interactions.
• Rotate across BLS nurseries on a planned rota and keep a weekly timetable that includes travel time.
• Spend half a day per week at Head Office in Elstree (WD6) working as part of the Head Office team.
• Work collaboratively with Nursery Managers to arrange regular sports events, including the marketing and project management of each event, e.g. Sports Day, Tiny Tuff, Barnardo’s Big Toddle and Mini Triathlon.
• Safeguard children at all times and follow BLS policies and statutory guidance.

What we’re looking for

• Essential: Level 2 National Governing Body or UKCC sports coaching qualification.
• Experience coaching young children (18 months to 5 years) in nursery, school or community settings.
• Confidence planning and delivering progressive sessions, with a good understanding of child development and the EYFS.
• Warm, enthusiastic and positive, with strong communication skills with children, staff and parents, and a team player.
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding training, or willingness to complete on appointment.
• Paediatric First Aid, or willingness to complete within probation.
• Driving licence and own car for travel between sites.
• Desirable: Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above; experience with SEND inclusive coaching.

Working pattern

Monday to Friday, optional 30–40‑hour contract between 8:30 to 17:00, with a Planned Rota across nurseries and a daily schedule that includes preparation, delivery and pack down. Example rotation (subject to change): Barnet, Mill Hill, Harrow, Watford, Stanmore with morning and afternoon sessions and a 30‑minute break.

Bright Little Stars benefits package (Employed Full‑Time contract route)

• Salary: up to £36,800 per year, inclusive of up to 10% performance-related bonus.
• Flexible Work‑Life Balance – 30‑40 hours, 5 days, 52 weeks a year.
• Pension Scheme.
• Annual Leave (up to 35 days) and Sick Days.
• Travel reimbursement (mileage) quarterly.
• £500 Refer‑a‑Friend Bonus (unlimited referrals).
• Welcome gift bag.
• Birthday day off.
• High street discounts.
• Company funded DBS and Update Service.
• Free lunch onsite.
• Training and CPD including First Aid, safeguarding and relevant development paid for.
• Well‑being Support: access to 360 Wellbeing with private GP access.
• Mental health & fitness resources.
• Discounted Childcare.
• Recognition & Service Awards – With extra holidays & celebrations.
• Fun Team Events – 3x a year.

Don’t just take our word for it

Bright Little Stars is the place to be – don’t believe us? Check out our 4.8/5 Glassdoor and 4.9/5 Indeed ratings! We’re also winners of ‘The Teresa Graham CBE People Award’.

We can’t wait to meet you!