Sports Coach Pathway

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Whitley Bay is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to deliver engaging sports and play activities that enhance children's physical development and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 early years qualification or be willing to pursue one, along with a strong understanding of safeguarding practices. Join a supportive team committed to providing a safe and fun environment for children.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave benefits

Wellbeing rewards

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete a Level 2 early years qualification.
• Detailed understanding of Ofsted's physical education requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and play activities to promote physical development.
• Create a safe and fun environment collaboratively with the team.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical education knowledge

Child safeguarding

Education

Level 2 early years qualification

Sports-based qualification

Job description

Overview

By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children's overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS. Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment. By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children's overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.
• Work collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

Qualifications and requirements

• Must be willing to complete a Level 2 early years qualification through the Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.
• Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

Benefits and additional info

• Good location, close to many local amenities including the beach.
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26.
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025.
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - T&Cs apply.
• What we offer our Sports Coaches:
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
  • Accredited training through our KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
  • Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
  • Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
  • Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
  • Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
  • Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
  • Friendly central support team always on hand to help.