Sports Coach

The Society of Heads; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Sports Coach to inspire young learners at King’s St Alban’s Prep School. This fixed-term role for one year embraces flexibility and offers part-time hours with opportunities for additional coaching. Applicants should specify their coaching specialisms and experience, especially in netball or hockey.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Fee remission

Professional development opportunities

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in playing and/or coaching netball or hockey is essential.
• Ability to promote healthy habits and inspire young learners through sport.
• Must undergo annual safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate coaching sessions across various sports.
• Foster a love for physical activity and teamwork among pupils.
• Report any safeguarding concerns timely.

Skills

Teamwork

Coaching

Communication

Education

Coaching qualification in netball or hockey

Job description

We are seeking a Sports Coach to join the team at King’s St Alban’s Prep School, Worcester, on a fixed-term basis for one year, starting September 2025.

Details

If you thrive on inspiring young learners through sport and have the ability to foster a love for physical activity, promoting healthy habits, teamwork, and confidence, we would love to hear from you!

Our sports coaches deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions across various sports, helping pupils develop fundamental skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from all sporting backgrounds, especially those with experience in playing and/or coaching netball or hockey.

Hours of work:

• Part-time, with three afternoon sessions per week; flexibility may be required for occasional weekend fixtures.
• Term-time only.
• Fixed term for one year, starting September 2025.

There may be opportunities for additional coaching hours at the Senior School.

Please specify your specialisms, coaching experience, and qualifications in your application.

Safeguarding

All staff must promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils, act in their best interests, and attend annual safeguarding training. The role involves significant contact with children and requires reporting any concerns promptly.

Application Process

When completing your application, refer to the job description and person specification, and provide a detailed employment history.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd June 2025

About The King’s Foundation

King’s Worcester offers a welcoming environment with excellent resources, competitive salaries, and numerous benefits including pension schemes, fee remission, professional development, sports facilities, private medical insurance, and more.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with all staff undergoing appropriate checks and screening.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive community that reflects a range of backgrounds and experiences.