Sports Coach

Organisation: Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Salary: £20,976 - £26,340 - Dependent on qualification
Location: Liverpool, L21 8NJ
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 4 February 2026
Job Description: What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.



Join Kids Planet Linacre Road as a Sports Coach!

We’re now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Linacre Road?

A small nursery with a family feel and close-knit team 

Great links with local community  

Good transport links 

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Sports Coaches:

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.

Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.

Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!

Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Sports Coach:

By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children’s overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.

Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.

By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

What a Sports Coach needs:

Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.

Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.

Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Linacre Road.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
How to apply: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-GB/kpdn/ClientCareersSiteIndeedExcluded/jobs/23042