Sports Coach (Netball)

Organisation: Ardingly College
Salary: up to £30 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: Ardingly, Haywards Heath
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 26 August 2025
Job Description: Are you passionate about Netball and eager to share your enthusiasm with young players? Ardingly College is looking for a dedicated and energetic Sports Coach (Netball) to support our Games department. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves sport and is keen to develop their coaching career in a supportive and dynamic school environment. Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on your early coaching experience, we welcome your application.

What You’ll Do:
Coach Netball across both our Senior and Prep School programmes.
Encourage and support pupils’ progress and well-being through sport.
Help organise and attend Saturday fixtures, contributing to the wider sporting
life of the school.

What We’re Looking For:
A strong background in playing Netball, with a real passion for the game.
Some experience in coaching or umpiring (ideally three years or more), but
we’re open to those with less experience who show potential and commitment.
A Level 1 or 2 coaching qualification (or working towards it), or equivalent
practical experience. A positive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work well in a busy team. Great communication skills and a genuine interest in working with young people. Whether you’ve coached at County level or are ready to take your first steps into school sport, this role offers a chance to make a real impact and grow as a coach.

Contract: This role is offered on a zero hours contract. Whilst there is no minimum or guaranteed hours of work, we expect coaches to be available during the Lent Term for the following sessions:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 13.00-16.00

Tuesday and Thursday - 11-13.00 & 14.00-16.00

Saturday – Senior School matches

Rate of Pay: up to £30 per hour, depending on experience (plus holiday pay)
How to apply: Applications should be made via our on-line recruitment system at www.ardingly.com/staffrecruitment/vacancies and should include a covering letter or personal statement outlining the applicant’s suitability for the role and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, one of which must be current Head (if in a school setting) or current line manager, where relevant. Ardingly College is committed to ensuring the welfare of our students and appropriate checks will be made before the appointment is finalised. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26 August 2025 although applications may be considered upon receipt. Interviews are expected to take place the following week.