Sports Coach

Kids Ltd.; Heald Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's activities provider in Heald Green seeks individuals to design and deliver engaging sports and physical education activities. The ideal candidates will be Level 2 qualified in early years education and possess understanding of safeguarding requirements. This role includes building relationships with children and families while adhering to safety protocols. Additional benefits include competitive salary, well-being goodies, and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Free meals and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for family reasons

Employee rewards and events

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to undertake training.
• Understanding of Ofsted physical education requirements and EYFS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver sports and physical education activities for children.
• Create a safe and fun environment with teamwork.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education

Desirable: sports-based qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess sports and physical education activities for children.
• Create a safe, fun, and active environment through collaborative teamwork.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies, including regular training and compliance with enhanced DBS checks.

Qualifications

• At least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willingness to complete the Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Desirable: sports‑based qualification.

Benefits

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