Sports Coach For Children

TeacherActive Limited.; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Wide range of education and support

Registration & compliance support

Professional development opportunities

Friendly recruitment process

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a energetic Sports Coach to work with children in a Benfleet education setting.

You will deliver engaging sports activities, support pupils individually and in small groups, and promote teamwork and positive behaviour throughout the school day. The ideal candidate is energetic, confident and enthusiastic about helping young people develop confidence and social skills, with a background in sport, coaching, PE or mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or working with children and young people.
• Background in sport, coaching, PE, fitness, youth work or mentoring.
• Energy, confidence and enthusiasm with strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and supporting engaging sports and physical activities.
• Working with children on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Encouraging teamwork, communication and confidence
• Supporting children to remain engaged and motivated throughout the school day
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting teachers and other staff within the classroom when required
• Using positive behaviour-management strategies
• Helping children develop resilience, independence and social skills
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils

Skills

Child engagement

Sports coaching

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Sports Coach for Children - Benfleet

Location: Benfleet, Essex

Position: Sports Coach

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an energetic, enthusiastic and confident Sports Coach to work with children in a supportive education setting in Benfleet.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Coach who is passionate about working with young people and using sport, physical activity and positive engagement to help children build confidence, develop social skills and achieve their potential.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, activity leadership or working with children in an educational setting.

The Role

As a Sports Coach, you will work closely with children both inside and outside of the classroom, using your coaching skills to encourage participation, teamwork, positive behaviour and engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering and supporting engaging sports and physical activities
• Working with children on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Encouraging teamwork, communication and confidence
• Supporting children to remain engaged and motivated throughout the school day
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting teachers and other staff within the classroom when required
• Using positive behaviour-management strategies
• Helping children develop resilience, independence and social skills
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience coaching or working with children and young people
• Has a background in sport, coaching, PE, fitness, youth work or mentoring
• Is energetic, confident and enthusiastic
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills
• Is patient, resilient and adaptable
• Is comfortable working with children who may require additional support
• Is passionate about helping young people develop both personally and academically

Sports coaching qualifications are desirable, but candidates with strong practical experience working with children are also encouraged to apply.

What TeacherActive Can Offer You

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to a wide range of education and support opportunities
• Support throughout the registration and compliance process
• Opportunities for professional development
• A friendly and supportive recruitment process

This role could be particularly suitable for a Sports Coach, PE Coach, Football Coach, Activity Leader, Youth Worker or Sports Graduate looking to develop their career working with children within an education environment.