Sport Assistant (Part-time Hourly)

English Schools Foundation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 96,432 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

CAS opportunities for IB students

Job summary

Join the English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong as a Sports Assistant. This part-time role involves supporting Lead Coaches across various sports, including Basketball and Football, while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about sports, possesses strong English communication skills, and is available during after-school hours and weekends. With opportunities for professional development and CAS fulfilment for IB students, this position is a great start for young sports enthusiasts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Interest in sports and coaching.
• Responsible and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Assist with session delivery and coaching.
• Engage and support students during sessions.
• Handle equipment setup and administration.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Passion for sports

Reliability

Patience

Energetic

Job description

ESF Explore seeks enthusiastic Sports Assistants to join our various sports programmes on a part‑time, hourly basis.

A Sports Assistant (SA) plays a crucial role in supporting Lead Coaches during sessions, ensuring high health and safety standards, and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. We offer programmes across several sports, including Basketball, Football, Multi‑Sports, and Swimming.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching Support: Follow directions from Lead Coaches to assist with session delivery, demonstrate drills, supervise activities, and reinforce programme rules.
• Student Engagement: Act as a positive role model, offering continuous guidance, support, and encouragement to keep sessions safe and engaging for young learners.
• Operations & Administration: Assist with timely equipment setup and pack‑away, student registration, attendance tracking, and the distribution of session materials.
• Safety & Supervision: Help identify potential hazards on‑site, report any incidents promptly, and assist with safe student pick‑up and dismissal.

Requirements & Personal Attributes

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Passion for Sports: Genuinely interested in sports, physical education, coaching, and working with young children.
• Core Traits: Patient, energetic, highly approachable, and eager to learn from our senior coaching teams.
• Reliability: Responsible, punctual, and fully committed to all assigned schedules.
• Communication Skills: Strong English communication skills (Cantonese and Mandarin are highly valued but not essential).
• Availability: After‑school hours, weekends, and seasonal school holidays are highly preferred.

Development & CAS Opportunities

• Professional Development: The Programme Manager may suggest a voluntary, unpaid onboarding period to introduce the foundations of sports coaching, familiarise candidates with ESF Explore, and build coaching confidence.
• IB Students (CAS): This role is excellently structured to help International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students seamlessly fulfil both the Activity and Service requirements of their CAS programme.

Important Notes

• Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent residents of Hong Kong or possess a valid visa permitting employment in Hong Kong.
• Child Safeguarding: ESF Explore is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Eligible candidates (aged 18 or above) will be required to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) prior to commencement.
• Banking: Successful applicants must possess a Hong Kong bank account in their own name for payroll purposes.

For more details and to explore our programmes, visit us at www.esfexplore.org.hk.

Closing Date: 16 October 2026.

For enquiries, please contact Candy Leung at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.