Vacancy: Sports Coach

All Kids Can Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing CPD

Apprenticeship pathway for coaching or childcare qualifications

Supportive team culture with regular supervision

Job summary

A children's sports coaching organization is seeking a Sports Coach to deliver engaging after school sports clubs for primary school children in South East London. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a passion for sports coaching. Responsibilities include liaising with schools and parents, maintaining relationships, and ensuring a safe environment. The role offers flexibility in work locations and opportunities for professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Willingness to train for relevant qualifications.
• Full and clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after school sports clubs for primary aged children.
• Organise sessions relevant to attending children.
• Liaise with schools and parents regarding programme delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with schools, parents, and children.
• Implement Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies.
• Engage children through structured play and activities.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship skills

Highly motivated and professional

Empathy, patience and resilience

Flexible to work across different sites

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Confident communicating with children and parents

Experience with children in coaching or education

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or sports coaching

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sports Coach
Company: All Kids Can Ltd
Location: Various sites across South East London, Bexley and surrounding areas.
Salary: Start at £20,000 or £12.00 per hour depending on age and experience.
Contract Type: Part time, sessional, or full time available
Start Date: Flexible

Main responsibilities

• Deliver after school sports clubs for primary aged children
• Devise and organise sessions relevant to the attending children
• Liaise with school and parents regarding the programme delivery
• Maintain positive relationships with schools, parents and children
• Implement and uphold appropriate Safeguarding, Health and Safety and all other relevant policies associated to the company and delivery
• Support wraparound care programmes in mainstream school settings
• Engage children through structured play, creative activities and PE
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

Who we are looking for

• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Individuals who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and professional with a passion for sports coaching
• Empathy, patience and resilience
• Flexible to work across different sites and settings
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Confident communicating with children, parents and carers, schools and local authorities
• Experience with children or young people in coaching, education, youth work or care
• Sports coaching or creative activity delivery
• Relevant qualifications in education, sports coaching, youth work or childcare (or willingness to train)
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Knowledge of trauma informed or therapeutic approaches
• Full and clean driving licence

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing CPD
• Apprenticeship pathway option to gain coaching or childcare qualifications
• Gain additional experience and qualifications
• Work alongside experienced sports coaches for CPD
• Young and dynamic team and working environment
• Supportive team culture with regular supervision
• The chance to make a real difference across varied provisions

Interview Process

1. Stage 1: Successful applicants will be contacted for a screening interview
2. Stage 2: In person interview with at least two members of the AllKidsCan Team. Relevant checks and references will be collected.
3. Stage 3: Observed trial session at a relevant session
4. Stage 4: Successful applicants will be provided with a job offer letter and start date agreed

For questions regarding the vacancies please contact via email. This description reflects the current vacancies and is subject to change.