Sports Coaching jobs

Job Title: PE and Community Sports Coach
Salary: £24,500 - £26,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM. Core hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Additional hours outside of core hours will be allocated for childcare cover and community sports activities.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic PE and Community Sports Coach to plan and deliver high-quality physical education lessons and sports activities across our partner schools. The role also involves facilitating community sports sessions and fostering strong relationships with teachers, parents, and children.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering PE and sports across multiple primary schools in Greater Manchester. While you will primarily be based at one school per day, there may be occasions where you are required to work at two locations to accommodate business needs. You will receive your timetable on a half termly basis; however, flexibility is required as schedules may change due to sickness, annual leave, or other operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE and extra curricular sports sessions for partner schools.
• Conduct engaging and inclusive community sports activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school staff, children, and parents.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to enhance children's physical education experience.
• Attend internal and external training sessions as required by the organisation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and uphold the organisation’s standards of excellence.
• Undertake any additional duties that contribute to the success of the organisation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 months experience as a Sports Coach.
• Level 2 qualification or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in delivering PE and sports education within primary schools.
• Strong knowledge and experience in lesson planning and activity organisation.
• Ability to engage children in physical activity effectively.
• Experience in organising and managing extracurricular sports activities.
• Knowledge of the Primary School PE National Curriculum.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures in an educational setting.
• Ability to travel between different schools if required.
• A valid First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
• A valid safeguarding certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:

• A degree or a high level (level 4 or above) qualification in a related field.
• Additional coaching qualifications in multiple sports.
• Experience in organising school competitions or events.
• Previous experience in delivering community-based sports sessions.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £26,000 per year

Employee Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Staff social events
• Employee discounts
• Free use of the gym at our office
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities

Work Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience Required:

• Delivering sports or PE within a primary school setting.

Work Location: In-person, various locations across Greater Manchester.

If you are passionate about sports and education and have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!

Pay: £24,500.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have an up to date DBS certificate or on the update service
• Do you hold a full clean UK driving licence
• Do you have an up to date paediatric first aid qualification (completed within 3 years)
• What is your notice period
• Do you hold a certification in safeguarding children

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• teaching/coaching in a school: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Coaching qualification/PE and school sport qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Greater Manchester (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: In person