Sports Coach

Young Elite Management; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports management company in London is seeking a part-time Community Sports Coach to inspire and develop young athletes through tailored coaching and mentoring. Responsibilities include designing nutrition and training plans, maintaining community outreach, and organizing sporting events while encouraging healthy lifestyles. An immediate start is required with a salary starting at £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Clear communication skills to inspire athletes and provide guidance.
• Ability to customize training and diet plans based on individual needs.
• Understanding of sports psychology to motivate and inspire confidence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community outreach and visibility initiatives.
• Provide athletes with training and nutrition plans.
• Encourage best performance and knowledge development.

Skills

Nutrition and diet planning

Sports psychology knowledge

Effective communication

Event organization

Coaching techniques

Job description

Overview

Department: Community Sports Coach. Employment Type: Part-time (1 to 2 days). Location: London, UK (Office is based within Kings Cross and Hammersmith).

Overview of Project: Young Elite Management is a sports management and mentoring company, registered as a Community Interest Company, that offers sports management and mentoring services (initially focused on football, with plans to extend to other sports in the longer term). These services include identifying young, talented players from underrepresented communities and areas, offering opportunities to train through coaching services, and ensuring they receive effective mentoring and guidance to remain focused. The company slogan and aim are “combining talent with guidance and opportunity” and “Providing effective mentoring for sport enhancement”.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all community outreach activities and represent the company with the management team to develop and implement initiatives that increase visibility in the surrounding community.
• As a sports coach, provide athletes with nutrition and diet plans in addition to training plans where applicable.
• Offer advice on a healthy lifestyle, including diet, sleep, and relaxation techniques.
• Inspire athletes to strive for their best performance and develop their knowledge and techniques.
• Explain sports psychology and sports science to inspire confidence and belief in abilities.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists and nutritionists to obtain and provide additional support.
• Plan recruitment drives and organise sporting events; adapt coaching to the needs of individuals or groups.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback, balancing constructive criticism with motivation.
• Assess strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for further development.
• Communicate instructions clearly and demonstrate activities by breaking tasks into steps.
• Encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques while maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Be a role model and offer lifestyle advice; conduct outreach and advise athletes on new techniques.
• Organise competitions and meetings.

Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Part-time
• Salary: from £12.21 hourly
• Starting time: Immediate start

About Young Elite Management

YEM has been developed with the intention of ultimately improving and supporting individuals through effective mentoring.