School Sports Coach

Organisation: Sport4kids Nottingham
Salary: £13.00 - £15.50 per hour dependant on experience
Location: Various Locations across Nottinghamshire
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Job Description: ** EXPERIENCED SCHOOL SPORTS COACH – BEESTON, ILKESTON AND GEDLING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE **

Locations: SCHOOLS & NURSERIES IN BEESTON, ILKESTON AND GEDLING AREAS

DAYS: VARYING DEPENDING ON LOCATION
Currently available:
BEESTON- Tuesdays 9am - 4:15pm, Wednesdays 1:00pm - 4:30pm and Thursdays
ILKESTON - Wednesdays 1:00pm - 4:15pm Thursdays 1:00pm - 3:30pm
GEDLING - Monday - Thursday 3:15pm - 4:30pm Afterschool clubs

POTENTIAL FOR MORE HOURS AT DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IF WILLING TO TRAVEL.

HOURS in the school holidays are available.

Are you are available for the above hours and are you passionate about inspiring young people through sport? We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and skilled School Sports Coaches to deliver high-quality PE lessons, lunchtime clubs, and after-school activities across our partner schools.

Your Role:

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sports PE sessions and after school clubs
Communicate with school staff to ensure delivery is aligned with school planning.
Support children’s physical development and enjoyment of sport through positive coaching experiences.
Essential Requirements:

Current enhanced DBS
Proven experience delivering sports coaching in primary schools or community settings.
Strong knowledge of a range of sports and coaching techniques.
Confident in using behaviour management strategies effectively.
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Sports or Coaching, or a formal coaching qualification.
Aged 18+, with the ability to travel independently with own transport to venues
A strong passion for education, child development, or physical education.
Excellent communication skills and punctuality.
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Desirable Extras

SEND experience/Knowledge.
First Aid qualification.
Multiple coaching certifications across different sports.
Safeguarding qualification.
What We Offer:

A structured training and mentorship programme led by our experienced Head Coach.
Ongoing professional development in areas such as pedagogy, safeguarding, and child psychology.
Real-world coaching experience to support careers in teaching, sport, or childcare.
Opportunities for progression into other coaching roles in schools, nurseries, and holiday camps.
Ready to make a difference through sport?
Apply now to join a passionate team making physical activity fun, inclusive, and impactful for children across Nottingham and Newark.

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free or subsidised travel
Sick pay
Application question(s) to be included with your application

Have you experience of planning and leading coaching sessions to children aged 3 - 11 in a school setting, If Yes please give examples

What coaching / teaching qualifications do you have?

Do you have a current enhanced DBS? Is it on the update system?
How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to enquiries.s4knottinghamshire@sport4kids.biz and Courtney.evans@sport4kids.biz Please include the answers to the following questions: Have you experience of planning and leading coaching sessions to children aged 3 - 11 in a school setting, If Yes please give examples What coaching / teaching qualifications do you have? Do you have a current enhanced DBS? Is it on the update system? We are continually expanding into new schools and areas so there is always potential for more hours.