Sports Coach

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Newton Hall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Kids Planet Meadows is seeking a Sports Coach to lead engaging physical activities for children, promoting physical development, teamwork and confidence, in line with EYFS. You will work closely with your team to create a safe, fun and active environment.

Ideally Level 2 in a UK early years qualification with EYFS knowledge and safeguarding training; sports-based qualification is desirable. We offer the KP Academy training, great benefits and a supportive central team.

Qualifications

• Must be Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete via Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable sports-based qualification.
• Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted PE requirements; safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and play activities to promote physical development, teamwork and confidence.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun and active environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding training

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Sports coaching

Education

Level 2 early years qualification

Sports-based qualification (desirable)

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 Meadows 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 Meadows?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 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.