Sports Coach

Fit for Sport Limited; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Company uniform provided

Access to professional development training

Discounts on services for children

Job summary

A leading children's activity provider is looking for an Activity Leader in Stanmore. You will plan and deliver engaging programs for children aged 4 to 12, ensuring their health and safety while motivating them to be active. The role offers flexible hours and a range of benefits including paid holiday, professional development training, and more. Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring children's health and activity levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or leisure centre is essential.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and as an individual.
• A valid DBS is required (can be obtained post-placement).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver programs effectively.
• Motivate and inspire children aged 4 to 12.
• Ensure health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Professional approach to work

Education

Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching

Level 1/2 in Activity Leadership

Level 1/2 in Child Care

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for you to join Fit For Sport as an Activity Leader and to work in our extended school provision in Stanmore. Fit For Sport provide schools with extended services to motivate and inspire children to get active whilst having fun! We can work around your availability by offering casual and fixed hour contracts, also you will have access to a range of sport development training.

The Activity Leader job role:

• Plan delivery of programmes, activities and actions effectively using FFS systems and materials
• Motivating and inspiring children aged from 4 up to 12 year of age
• Engaging and liaising with parents and teachers regarding the progress of their children’s activity and ensure clients receive the best possible service
• Ensure the health and safety of children, clients and team at all times
• Make sure that you, the site and team are compliant with all policies and procedures

Requirements for the Activity Leader role:

• Experience working with children in a school or a leisure centre environment
• Be well organised and demonstrate leadership skills
• To be able to work effectively in teams and as an individual, always maintain a professional approach to work
• Level 1/2 in Sports Coaching, Activity Leadership or Child Care (relevant routes accepted)
• A valid DBS is required (which can be obtained if successful in the role)

Activity Leader Benefits:

• Monday to Friday work with flexible hours
• 28 days paid holiday (including UK Bank Holidays) each year (pro rata for part timers)
• Discount on access to our services for your children – if you have any!
• Company Uniform provided free of charge
• We will pay to sign you up to the DBS Update Service
• Opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid Course through Fit For Sport
• Access to a range of Professional Development Training, Including Core Modules such as Safeguarding Children and the Common Core
• Clear pathways to progress with Fit For Sport
• You’ll have access to our pension in service schemes
• Access to the cycle to work scheme

Fit For Sport are the UK’s Leaders with over 25 years' experience in developing children's health and activity levels; to help us change children’s lives today, join our team by clicking APPLY NOW!