Youth Worker / Sports Coach

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in London is seeking a passionate Youth Worker / Sports Coach to design and deliver sporting programs. The role involves engaging young people and promoting healthy lifestyles through sport. Flexible part-time hours include evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a passion for community engagement and relevant experience in coaching or youth work.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching, teaching, or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of one or more sports (rules, techniques, strategies).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with young people and parents.
• A genuine passion for sport and community engagement.
• Ability to work flexibly (evenings, weekends).
• Relevant coaching qualifications or certifications are a plus.
• Valid safeguarding certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programmes tailored to individuals and teams.
• Lead practice sessions focusing on skill development.
• Organise and support competitions, ensuring logistics are in place.
• Create an encouraging and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Maintain open communication with participants, parents, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on attendance and development.
• Work flexibly including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching, teaching, or youth work

Knowledge of one or more sports

Strong communication skills

Passion for sport and community engagement

Ability to work flexibly

Relevant coaching qualifications or certifications

Valid safeguarding certification

Job description

Youth Worker / Sports Coach (Part-time)

London, E4

£10 - £18 per hour, depending on age and experience

Hours: Part-time, including evenings and weekends as needed

Our client is a community organisation committed to providing sporting and developmental opportunities for young people. They believe in creating inclusive, positive environments where participants can grow in confidence, skills, and wellbeing.

Role Overview

They are seeking a passionate Youth Worker / Sports Coach to join the team. The person in this role will design and deliver sporting programmes, support young people, and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. You will help shape sessions, engage participants of varying ages, and contribute to community development through sport.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programmes tailored to individuals and teams.
• Lead practice sessions focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Organise and support competitions, ensuring logistics and safety are in place.
• Create an encouraging and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Maintain open communication with participants, parents, and stakeholders regarding progress, schedules, and concerns.
• Monitor and report on attendance, development, and feedback.
• Work flexibly including evenings and weekends as required.

Requirements and Skills

• Experience in sports coaching, teaching, or youth work is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of one or more sports (rules, techniques, strategies).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with young people and parents.
• A genuine passion for sport and community engagement.
• Ability to work flexibly (evenings, weekends).
• Relevant coaching qualifications or certifications are a plus.
• Valid safeguarding certification is beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Free parking.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Apply now.