Sports Coach
School of Play MCR | £12.75–£25.50 per hour | Part-Time | Term-Time & School Holidays
Are you passionate about sport and love working with children?
Do you want a role where you can make a real difference while doing something you enjoy?
School of Play MCR is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Sports Coaches to join our growing team.
You’ll deliver fun, engaging and inclusive sports sessions across schools and our holiday programmes, helping children develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality sports sessions to children across a range of ages and abilities.
Sports may include:
- Football
- Tag Rugby
- Dodgeball
- Multi-Sports
- And other sports and activities
You’ll be expected to create an energetic and positive environment where every child feels included, supported and encouraged to participate.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering engaging sports sessions in schools and holiday programmes
- Planning and adapting activities to suit different ages and abilities
- Managing groups of children confidently and positively
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children
- Following safeguarding procedures and completing dynamic risk assessments
- Building positive relationships with children and schools
- Representing School of Play MCR professionally
- Supporting our values of Safety First, Delivering with Passion, Working Together and Thinking Differently
Hours
Term-Time: 4–16 hours per week
Monday–Friday across:
- Lunchtime: 12:00pm–2:00pm
- After School: 3:00pm–4:30pm
Additional hours may be available depending on your availability and our current programme.
School Holidays: 40+ hours per week available
Holiday work is optional, but there are significant opportunities to increase your hours during our holiday programmes.
Pay
£12.75–£25.50 per hour
Pay varies depending on experience, qualifications, session type and performance.
There are also opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the company.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for people who are:
- Qualified Level 1 Sports Coaches or equivalent
- Have 2+ years' coaching experience
- Passionate about sport and physical activity
- Experienced or confident working with children
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Patient, resilient and adaptable
- Confident managing groups of children
- Able to communicate effectively with children, parents and colleagues
- Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
A specialist qualification in one particular sport is welcome — you don't need to be an expert in every sport.
Why Join School of Play MCR?
We’re a growing organisation with a clear mission:
To create fulfilling experiences through purposeful play and physical activity, helping children lead unique, empowered and connected lives.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Work across a variety of schools and settings
- Deliver a wide range of sports and activities
- Gain valuable experience working with children
- Increase your hours during school holidays
- Develop your coaching and leadership skills
- Take on additional responsibilities as you progress
- Be part of a supportive and growing team
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about sport, enjoy working with children and want to be part of a company that genuinely wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join the School of Play MCR team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.75-£25.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have a in-date ENHANCED DBS?
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Sports Coaching Qualification (required)
- Driving Licence & Car (required)
Work Location: In person
