Sports Inclusion Mentor

senploy; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational organization in Eastleigh is looking for a Sports Inclusion Mentor to help students aged 11-16 build confidence and achieve personal growth through mentoring and engaging activities. This role offers a positive environment and access to excellent facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in mentoring or a related field and be nurturing and patient.

Benefits

Free Team Teach certification

Ongoing professional development

Access to outstanding facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in sports, youth work, or mentoring.
• Warm, nurturing approach when working with children.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11‑16 through mentoring.
• Encourage independence in daily activities.
• Build trusting relationships with students.

Skills

Supporting young people in a mentoring context

Ability to build trusting relationships

Emotional maturity and patience

Job description

As a Sports Inclusion Mentor, you'll play a vital part in helping students build confidence, self-esteem, and emotional well‑being through positive experiences and relationships. Every day offers variety, reward, and the chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students aged 11‑16 through 1:1 and small‑group mentoring, helping them re‑engage with learning and personal growth.
• Starting each day with a calm morning check‑in, setting a relaxed, positive tone.
• Encouraging independence – from making breakfast to choosing daily activities that inspire curiosity and self‑belief.
• Taking part in a range of enriching activities such as outdoor walks, team sports, fishing, creative sessions, and well‑being experiences.
• Making full use of the fantastic facilities within a large rugby and cricket club – including paddle courts, squash courts, football pitches, and archery.
• Building trusting, nurturing relationships through empathy, patience, and consistent encouragement.

Provision Offers

• A family‑style team who genuinely care about each other and the young people they support.
• A peaceful, relationship‑led environment focused on re‑engagement and personal growth.
• A beautiful location within a rugby and cricket club, offering access to outstanding facilities.
• Regular opportunities for outdoor and off‑site activities, including fishing, walking, and team‑building experiences.
• Ongoing mentoring, reflective practice and professional development for all staff.
• A supportive culture that values well‑being, teamwork, and compassion.

What We’re Looking For

• Come from a sport, youth work or mentoring background, or have experience supporting young people.
• Have a warm, nurturing, and resilient approach to working with children and teenagers.
• Show emotional maturity, patience and an ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Can build genuine, trusting relationships through empathy and consistency.
• Believe that small, caring moments make a big difference.

The Finer Details

Start Date: January 2nd, 2026
Hours: 8:30am‑3:30pm (occasional early finish at 3:10pm)
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: 12‑week temp‑to‑perm pathway
Training: Free Team Teach certification and ongoing professional development
Location: Hampshire

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