Sports Coach

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch & healthy snacks

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Competitive salary and pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Preston East is seeking a Sports Coach to inspire active play and confidence in early years children. You will deliver engaging sports activities aligned with EYFS, work with a supportive team, and foster strong relationships with families.

The role requires a Level 2 early years qualification or willingness to complete it through our Academy, and a desire to enhance safeguarding skills while contributing to a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 UK early years qualification or be willing to complete via Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable to hold a sports-based qualification.
• Have a detailed understanding of Ofsted requirements with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Child engagement

Education

Level 2 early years qualification

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.

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 Preston East?

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.