Foundation Sports is a multi-award-winning and OFSTED registered sports coaching company, renowned nationwide and prominently established in Dorset & Hampshire under the guidance of the national CEO.
Our holiday clubs, recognised by parents as Sports & Play Camps, play a crucial role in our business during the holidays, providing children with affordable access to sports coaching to enhance their activity levels. Our holiday clubs are exceptionally popular in Bournemouth & Pole, where we host over 200 children per day.
We are actively seeking Sports Coaches to implement our sports curriculum, covering a diverse range of sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, Basketball, Athletics, Volleyball, and Hockey. We emphasise that coaches will only be expected to instruct in sports in which they specialise, and we welcome a broad array of qualified coaches to join us this summer.
FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT CAN BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE PROBATION PERIOD
Encouragement, engagement, and enthusiasm are the cornerstones of our coaching philosophy for children participating in multiple sports.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive, welcoming children of all abilities to our sessions without any form of exclusion based on skill set.
Key requirements for prospective coaches include an enhanced DBS check, First Aid certification, and a National Governing Body coaching certificate (e.g., FA Level 1).
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year coaching experience
- A minimum and maximum number of contracted hours each week
- National Governing Body Level 1 certificate
- Personal transportation
- Ability to think on your feet, with examples demonstrated during the interview
- Ability to engage and activate everyone in your sessions
- First Aid Certificate
- Safeguarding Children Certificate
Foundation Sports is committed to providing an inclusive hiring environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
If successful, the candidate will be obligated to provide 2 references and will not be considered if it is not supplied. Anyone who is offered a contract must also renew their DBS with Foundation Sports and apply to go onto the update service.
Kindly note, during the holidays there is a different pay scale from the hourly rate advertised at a competitive rate.
Please note that if you are added to a Barred List from the DBS, it is unlawful to work, apply for work, or volunteer in Regulated Activity with children and/or adults. We prioritise safeguarding and welfare in our provision.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £17.50-£22.50 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Are you happy to have your DBS renewed and be added to the update service? Please note, as this is a personal document you will need to fund the cost of £54.00 for a new enhanced DBS check.
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Sports Coaching Qualification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Enhanced DBS Check (preferred)
- Safeguarding Children (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
