Sports Coach (Football) - Casual - Arun Area

Freedom Leisure; Rustington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit leisure trust is looking for passionate Sports Coaches to inspire young people through sports and physical activity. This role offers flexible hours, training, and potential permanent opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a Level 1 National Governing Body qualification and enjoy working with children. Salary is up to £15.34 per hour, located in Rustington.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Discounted Staff Membership

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Qualifications

• Passionate people who love promoting sports and physical activity.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
• A good listener and someone who is willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality coaching sessions.
• Supervise and coach Junior Football programme and other sports.
• Ensure coaching sessions are suitably planned for young children.
• Be responsible for volunteers attending activity sessions.
• Mentor other coaches and provide advice in planning activities.
• Ensure all sessions are safe and follow health and safety policies.
• Maintain detailed records of attendees in sessions.

Skills

Passionate about sports and physical activity

Teamwork

Good listening skills

Education

Level 1 National Governing Body qualification

Job description

Freedom leisure actively promotes healthy lifestyles, and our community facilities are the perfect place to achieve this.

Are you looking to start a career in coaching? Would you like to work with children? Are you a sports fan and want to inspire a generation of young people to be active?

If you answered yes to any of these then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives. From Swimming lessons, to walking football and everything in-between we are driven to provide fun and welcoming sessions to support the whole community to be active, both within our leisure centres and in the local community.

The good thing is that we provide you with full training and great potential for career progression, we have over 100 facilities across England and Wales – many of our staff have built successful careers with us because they love the having a positive impact in their local communities and enjoy the variety that the role provides..

Our Sports Coaches have gone on to become Swim Teachers, Gym Instructors, Personal Trainers, Lifeguards and much more! This job is a great way to step into employment in the Leisure, Health and Sport industry.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required

• To plan, prepare and deliver high quality coaching sessions.
• To supervise and coach Junior Football programme and other sports to children and young people.
• To ensure that coaching sessions are suitably planned and developed for all people including young children.
• To be responsible for volunteers and those attending the activity sessions.
• To mentor other coaches, where appropriate, and provide advice and guidance in the planning and delivery of activities.
• To ensure all sessions are safe and follow health and safety policies and procedures.
• To maintain detailed and accurate records of those attending sessions.

What are we looking for?

• Level 1 National Governing Body qualification.
• Passionate people who love promoting sports and physical activity.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team.
• A good listener and someone who is willing to learn.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours
• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community

Closing date: 8th August 2025

Salary: up to £15.34 per hour