Sports Education & Activities Coach - Full-time

Central YMCA; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Central YMCA seeks a full-time Sports Education & Activities Coach to deliver high-quality sports programs in London schools. Candidates should have a Level 2 coaching qualification and experience in a school PE setting. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the community through sport and education.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 3 days over Christmas + bank holidays

Extra paid leave for birthday, mental health day, and volunteering days

4% Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a school PE setting.
• A sports coaching/teaching qualification equivalent to Level 2.
• Experience planning and delivering physical activity sessions independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality curricular and extra-curricular school sports and activities.
• Work with the Sports Education & Activities Team to enhance educational offerings.
• Engage with learners and promote safeguarding welfare.

Skills

Sports coaching

Physical activity planning

Education

Level 2 coaching qualification

Job description

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Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health, and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life, and contribute positively to society.

What we offer

• 27 days annual leave + 3 days over Christmas + bank holidays
• Extra paid leave for your birthday, a mental health day, and up to 5 volunteering days
• 4% Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free and confidential services for you and your immediate family (including counselling)
• Employee Discount Scheme

Vacancy Details

• Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Hours per week: 40
• Location: Camden Town, London
• Salary Range: £29,744 per annum

About Us

Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health, and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life, and contribute positively to society.

About You

So if you have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a school PE setting
• A sports coaching/teaching qualification or equivalent to Level 2 coaching
• Experience of planning and delivering physical activity sessions independently

Then this role may be suited to you! Please see the full job description for more details.

About the Role

As a full-time Sports Education & Activities Coach at Central YMCA, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality curricular and extra-curricular school sport and activities across partner schools in Central London, as well as playing a pivotal role in the delivery of school holiday Playschemes.

This position will work with the Sports Education & Activities Team to develop the charity’s overall educational offer to local schools around London.

The right person for this role will believe in the power of sport and the opportunities that the Central YMCA can provide for our local communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a positive impact. If this sounds right for you, click apply now and register your details.

Safeguarding

This role involves daily contact with learners and engagement in regulated activity relevant to children. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The charity’s Safeguarding Policy is available on the Central YMCA website.

Any employment offer will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, references, and other relevant checks. Candidates with overseas experience exceeding three months in the past ten years will need to provide criminal background checks or certificates of good conduct from relevant jurisdictions.