Sports Coach

Essex Professional Coaching; Elmstead Market; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multisport coaching company is seeking enthusiastic sports coaches to work with children in schools. The role involves planning and delivering engaging PE lessons, supporting teachers, and leading activities in holiday camps. Candidates should possess a strong passion for sports and demonstrate effective communication and adaptability. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Personal budget for external courses

Staff social events paid by the company

Performance related bonuses

Employee assistance programme

Free company uniform and equipment

Opportunity to progress within the company

Internal training and CPD

Free holiday childcare for children aged 4-12

Qualifications

• Experience delivering physical education in a primary school.
• Knowledge of the national curriculum is essential.
• Access to transport and ability to travel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and sports clubs in primary schools.
• Support primary teachers to enhance their competence in delivering PE.
• Provide fun childcare activities during holiday camps.

Skills

Enthusiasm for sport

Effective communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Professional attitude

Passion for working with children

Education

NGB level 2 coaching qualification

Honours degree in physical education or coaching

Level 3 diploma in supporting the Delivery of Physical Education in Primary Schools

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about sport and physical activity?

Do you love working with children to make a difference and impact on their learning and wellbeing?

Would you relish the opportunity to work alongside a friendly, supportive and hard-working team?

If so, our sports coaching opportunity may be the perfect role for you!

Who are we?

Essex Professional Coaching is an independent multisport coaching company established in 2017 to provide high quality provision for schools and individuals. Together, our team delivers sporting activities in a range of settings that positively impacts and engages thousands of children in physical activity on a weekly basis.

We are looking to recruit passionate and caring sports coaches, to play a starring role in our vision of creating a healthier, more active Essex by inspiring and educating all through PE, Sport & Physical Activity.

To be considered for the role we are looking for someone who:

• Displays an infectious enthusiasm for sport, physical activity and working with children
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with both young people and adults
• Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to pivot and react positively to changes
• Maintains a professional attitude in the workplace
• Passionate and caring individual
  
  

Key Roles/responsibilities In The Position

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high quality, engaging PE lessons & extra curricular sports clubs in a primary school setting (up to 32.5 delivery hours during term time)
• Support & upskill primary school teachers and apprentice coaches within the company to develop confidence and competence in delivering PE
• Deliver fun and engaging childcare provision and activities at our holiday camps in the school holidays (up to 37.5 delivery hours during term time)
• Report on pupil progress and development in PE through termly monitoring and assessment
  
  

The Successful Applicant Will

Skills, Experience & Qualifications required for the position

• Have experience of delivery physical education in a primary school setting, with knowledge of the national curriculum
• Hold an NGB level 2 coaching qualification
• Have access to their own transport, and be prepared to travel up to 30 miles of our office base
• Ideally possess one of the following: Sport related honours degree in physical education or coaching or Level 3 diploma in supporting the Delivery of Physical Education in Primary Schools
  
  

Employee Benefits Include

• Personal budget for external courses and workshops funded by the company
• Support visits led by our head of training to support your individual development as a coach
• Half termly staff social events paid for by the company
• Incentives and performance related bonuses
• Employee assistance programme to enhance your wellbeing
• Free new company uniform and equipment
• Opportunity to progress within the company through our internal career pathway and progression ethos
• Internal training and CPD (Equivalent to 30 hours per year)
• Free school holiday childcare for children aged 4 - 12
• Monday to Friday working week
  
  

Interview Stages

After shortlisting has taken place, we adopt a 3 stage interview process:

• Telephone Interview - To go through the role and get to know you in more detail
• Practical Delivery - If successful in stage 1 you will then be required to plan and deliver a session at one of our partner schools/camps based on a lesson objective provided by our team
• Formal Interview - The final stage is an in person formal interview to discuss your suitability for the role
  
  

Successful applicants will then be provided with a job offer via telephone and this will be followed up with email confirmation.

Location: Colchester & Surrounding Essex Boroughs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee discount
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

Application Question(s)

• If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?
• If you were stuck on a desert island and could pick one non-alcoholic drink or chocolate bar what would you choose?
• Please prepare any questions you would like to ask about the role
• Do you have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work ?
• If you could be rewarded up to the value of £100 - what would you choose?
• What made you apply for this role?
  
  

Experience

• Teaching/Coaching: 1 year (preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person