School of Play MCR | £12.75–£25.50 per hour | Part-Time | Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–4:30pm
Are you a confident, adaptable coach who enjoys variety and working with children?
Are you someone who can confidently deliver a range of sports and activities and isn't afraid to try something different?
School of Play MCR is looking for a Flex Coach to join our growing team.
This is a varied and exciting role for someone who is confident across different sports and activities and enjoys working as part of a team.
As a Flex Coach, you will regularly co-coach and deliver a range of sessions across our schools. You may be working on football one day, dodgeball the next, and then supporting a dance, gymnastics or drama session.
You won't be expected to be a specialist in every activity. What we're looking for is someone who is confident, adaptable and willing to get stuck in, with the ability to take on different sessions and environments.
The role also requires flexibility, as you may occasionally be moved to a different school or session at short notice to support the needs of the team.
Important – Driving Requirement
A full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable car are essential for this role.
You will be required to travel between different school sites, sometimes at short notice, so you must be able to travel independently and reliably.
Hours
Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–4:30pm
We are looking for someone who can offer reliable availability across multiple weekdays.
The role will involve working across different schools and sessions, so flexibility is essential.
Your session or location may occasionally change at short notice depending on the needs of our provision.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Flex Coach, you will:
- Co-coach alongside other School of Play coaches and solo coach
- Deliver and support a wide range of sports, PE and enrichment activities
- Take ownership of sessions and confidently lead activities when required
- Work across different schools and settings
- Support a variety of coaches and teams
- Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and additional needs
- Move between different sessions when required
- Respond positively to last-minute changes and staffing requirements
- Create fun, engaging and inclusive experiences for children
- Manage groups of children confidently and positively
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children
- Follow safeguarding procedures and complete dynamic risk assessments
- Work professionally with school staff, parents and colleagues
- Represent School of Play MCR and our values at all times
Activities You May Deliver
You may be involved in delivering or supporting:
- Football
- Dodgeball
- Basketball
- Tag Rugby
- Multi-Sports
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Drama
- Creative activities
- Other school clubs and enrichment activities
You do not need to be a specialist in every area.
We are looking for someone with a strong skill set in their own area who is confident enough to work across different activities.
For example, you might be an experienced football coach who is also comfortable delivering dodgeball and basketball.
You might have a gymnastics or dance background but be confident supporting sports sessions.
Your ability to adapt and confidently deliver a great session is more important than having specialist qualifications in every activity.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident delivering a range of sports and activities
- Comfortable working outside of their main area of expertise
- Confident managing groups of children
- Adaptable and able to think on their feet
- Comfortable with changes to plans and last-minute adjustments
- Happy working as part of a team but also capable of leading independently
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Patient, resilient and positive
- Passionate about sport, physical activity and working with children
- Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel independently between different school sites
- Availability Monday–Friday between 2:30pm and 4:30pm
- Previous experience working with children is desirable
- Previous coaching, PE, teaching, childcare or activity-based experience is desirable
Why Join School of Play MCR?
The Flex Coach role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and doesn't want to do exactly the same thing every day.
You'll have the opportunity to work across different schools, age groups, sports and activities while developing your coaching skills and experience.
As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Work across a variety of schools
- Deliver a wide range of sports and activities
- Develop your coaching and leadership skills
- Work alongside experienced coaches
- Gain experience across PE, sport and enrichment
- Increase your hours during school holidays
- Take on additional responsibilities as you progress
- Be part of a supportive and growing team
Our Values
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
Safety First
Keeping children safe is always our priority.
Delivering with Passion
We bring energy, enthusiasm and purpose to every session.
Working Together
We support one another and work as one team.
Thinking Differently
We are creative, adaptable and always look for better ways to engage children.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a confident all-rounder who loves working with children, enjoys variety and can bring energy and enthusiasm to whatever session you're delivering, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your experience across sport, PE and wider activities while being part of a growing team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply now to join the School of Play MCR team.
Pay: £25.50 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a in date ENHANCED DBS Certificate?
- Do you have a full UK driving license and own car?
- Are you available Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 4:30pm?
- Do you have a sport or dance teaching / coaching qualification?
Work Location: In person
