Sports Coach

AD TALENT RECRUITMENT; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Professional development

Supportive school environment

Job summary

AD TALENT RECRUITMENT is seeking a Sports Coach for a Junior School in Maidenhead. You will deliver PE lessons, coach netball, hockey or athletics, run extra-curricular clubs, and support home/away fixtures.

The role focuses on developing pupils’ skills, confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment of sport. This term-time role involves contributing to a supportive PE department, planning lessons with colleagues, and assisting with school trips and events.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in school settings is essential.
• Qualified coach in a sport or a sports-related degree is required.
• Patient, enthusiastic and able to inspire confidence in young pupils.

Responsibilities

• Coach netball, hockey, and athletics with junior pupils.
• Deliver PE lessons and support games sessions.
• Run extra-curricular clubs and assist with fixtures.
• Help organise inter-school competitions and events.
• Promote sport's benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Assist with lesson planning and prep with colleagues.
• Support school trips and residential activities as needed.
• Record results and prepare team sheets.
• Celebrate sporting achievements through school communications.
• Maintain and store sports equipment and support transport duties.

Skills

Netball coaching

Hockey coaching

Athletics coaching

Lesson delivery

Teamwork

Education

Qualified coach in a relevant sport

Sports-related degree

Job description

Sports Coach (Junior School)

Location: Maidenhead, SL6
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (8:30am - 5:30pm, flexibility required for fixtures)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start: September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Sports Coach looking to inspire the next generation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Junior School environment and play a key role in delivering engaging and high-quality sport for pupils.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Sports Coach (specialising in Netball, Hockey or Athletics) to join the PE department. You will deliver PE lessons, support games sessions, and run extra-curricular sports clubs, while also assisting with home and away fixtures.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will encourage a love of sport and physical activity, helping pupils develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, and enjoyment both on and off the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach a range of sports including netball, hockey, and athletics
• Deliver PE lessons and support games sessions
• Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and team fixtures
• Support the organisation of inter-school competitions and sporting events
• Promote the benefits of sport for physical, mental, and social wellbeing
• Assist with planning and preparing lessons alongside colleagues
• Support school trips and residential activities where required
• Complete administrative tasks such as recording results and preparing team sheets
• Assist with celebrating sporting achievements through school communications and displays
• Ensure sports equipment is prepared, maintained, and stored correctly
• Support pupil supervision where required, including school transport duties

Person Specification

• Passionate about engaging Junior School pupils in sport and physical activity
• Experience coaching netball, hockey, athletics, or similar sports
• Qualified coach in a relevant sport or holds a sports-related degree
• Patient, enthusiastic, and able to inspire confidence in young people
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to contributing positively to school life

What We Offer

• Term-time only working
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a positive impact on pupils’ sporting experiences
• Competitive salary

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate pre-employment screening.

This role involves regulated activity with children. Candidates invited to interview should expect discussion around safeguarding and child welfare.

Other suitable skills: Sports Coach, PE Coach, School Sports Coach, Junior School Sports Coach, Netball Coach, Hockey Coach, Athletics Coach, Sports Instructor, PE Assistant, Primary School Sports Coach.