Education and community coach
Activ8 Education Ltd // Activ8 Camps Ltd
Today’s children may be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. Activ8 wants to change that. We know active children do better and that the first ten years of a child’s life provide a critical window for creating a lifelong commitment to physical activity. Combating inactivity requires changing participation trends and attitudes to physical activity in the school environment and at home.
Safeguarding Statement
Activ8 Education & Activ8 Camps believes that it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults through a commitment to practice which protects them.
How We Support You at Activ8
At Activ8, we don’t just offer a job—we provide a clear pathway for growth, development, and long-term opportunities in the sports and childcare industry.
- Weekly CPD & Training: Every Tuesday morning, we run dedicated CPD sessions to continuously develop your skills. Whether it’s refining your coaching techniques, improving lesson delivery, or learning new approaches to engage children, our structured training ensures you're always improving.
- Workplace Mentorship & Support Network: You're never on your own at Activ8. We pair every team member with a workplace mentor—a trusted colleague who helps you navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and progress in your role. By working together, we create a culture of shared success where learning happens as a team.
- Quality Assurance & Professional Growth: Our dedicated Quality Assurance & Staff Development Lead, Leighton, works closely with every team member to provide hands-on support, feedback, and structured development opportunities.
- Clear Progression Pathways: We believe in promoting from within—many of our team members have progressed from Activity Leaders to senior roles. If you’re ambitious and committed, we’ll help you grow within the business.
- Collaborative Team Culture: You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who share a commitment to delivering high-quality PE, wraparound care, and holiday camps. We foster a supportive, team-driven environment where your ideas and input are valued.
Job Overview
The successful applicants will be employed in a split capacity across both Activ8 Education and Activ8 Camps. Working in primary school settings across Doncaster to delivery our Physical Education and community programmes.
Candidates will also be flexible in timings, as they may be required to deliver or cover in our wrap around settings from 07:30 and up to 18:00.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand, deliver and review our delivery structures, ensuring you adhere to high-quality standards and provide an enjoyable, participant-centric experience.
- Work in collaboration with site leads to provide a safe, secure environment in line with OFSTED standards
- Support in systematically gathering and managing participant data for the individuals you work with, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- Proactively identify and address obstacles to children's participation, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
- Effectively manage children's behaviour to maintain positive learning environments.
- Perform all duties in compliance with the organisation's policies, including those about equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety.
- Act as a distinguished ambassador for the Activ8 Education Group, exemplifying and upholding our core values.
Candidate Profile
- An advocate for child and youth engagement, strongly inclined towards sports and physical education.
- A continuous learner eager to elevate personal and group performance to the highest echelons.
- An outstanding communicator, able to convey ideas in a clear and relatable manner.
- Highly organised, flexible and capable of navigating a dynamic work environment.
- Unwavering in integrity and authenticity, with a sincere approach to educational development.
- Prepared to undertake travel between educational establishments and venues dependent on location.
- Customer-centric, ensuring that all interactions enhance participant experience.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of people and stakeholders
Qualifications/Experience
- Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Development or relevant NGB Level 2
- Relevant degree / QTS / Level 5 Primary PE specialism (preferred)
- Can show experience of working in a relevant field
- Competent in literacy and numeracy to Level 2
- Paediatric First Aid or willing to work towards
- Safeguarding Children Level 2 or willing to work towards
This job is subject to receipt of enhanced DBS disclosure, and two satisfactory written references.
Working for Activ8
- Salaried role from £25,000 dependent on relevant experience & qualifications
- Mileage expenses and uniform provided.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Sick pay
- Free childcare at Activ8 Camps
Timeline
Start date - 1/9/2025
Applications received and reviewed
References contacted
Interviews -20/7/2026 & 21/7/2026
Successful candidates receive conditional offer pending satisfactory references and a clear enhanced DBS
Induction meeting & shadow senior team member
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
- Please tell us what you're currently doing, why you're looking to work for us, and why you think you would be a good fit at Activ8?
- Can you please detail relevant qualifications:
We will shortlist based on this information so please do not leave blank.
- Can you please share your previous work history?
Please also share any relevant voluntary experience you feel may support your application.
- Finally can you please provide two references. These will only be contacted if you are shortlisted as a candidate.
At least one reference must be from your current/most recent employer (if this is not possible, please explain why below:
We require:
- Full name of referee
- Contact number
- Contact email
Again, these will only be contacted if shortlisted, but prior to interview.
Work Location: On the road
