Children’s Calisthenics & Fitness Head Coach (Freelance)
Leicester - 118 Charles Street, LE1 1LB
£20–£25 per hour (dependent on experience, leadership presence & coaching standard)
18–21 hours per week
Required Availability (Non-Negotiable)
- Sunday 8:30am–2:30pm
- Saturday 8:30am–2:30pm
- Minimum two weekday evenings 4:00pm–7:00pm
About Survival Fitness
Survival Fitness is a specialist children’s calisthenics and functional fitness academy for ages 5–14.
We deliver structured, progressive training that builds strength, discipline, resilience and confidence in every child.
This is not a soft play environment.
This is high-standard coaching with real development and accountability.
We are recruiting a Freelance Head Coach to lead classes, uphold our standards and play a key role in shaping the next generation.
This Role Is NOT For You If:
- You do not genuinely love working with children
- You struggle to lead with both authority and warmth
- You see this as “just extra hours”
- You cannot confidently manage group behaviour
- You are unavailable on weekends
This Role IS For You If:
- You naturally connect with children and genuinely care about their development
- You are confident, energetic and command a room positively
- You take pride in high standards, structure and professionalism
- You have strong coaching or sporting experience
- You want to build a long-term career working with children in fitness
Role Overview
As Head Coach, you will:
- Lead structured 90-minute classes for up to 30 children (ages 5–14)
- Deliver high-quality coaching with strong attention to technique, control and progression
- Manage behaviour confidently while keeping sessions engaging and positive
- Adapt exercises for different abilities and individual needs
- Maintain a safe, organised and professional training environment
- Communicate confidently with parents at drop-off and pick-up
- Uphold the standards, culture and reputation of Survival Fitness at all times
Coaching Responsibility & Standards
This role requires more than just coaching.
You will be expected to:
- Know every child by name and understand their ability and progression
- Be fully aware of who you are responsible for at all times during sessions
- Build familiarity with parents/guardians to ensure safe and confident handovers
- Maintain clear communication with management regarding sessions and attendance
- Stay engaged with the team through our communication channels (e.g. WhatsApp updates)
- Open and close sessions professionally, ensuring the environment is safe and controlled
This is a high-responsibility coaching environment, and we expect strong leadership and attention to detail.
Freelance Structure
- Self-employed freelance position
- Responsible for your own tax and National Insurance
- Responsible for maintaining qualifications and insurance
- 4-week paid shadowing and assessment period
Pay rate will be agreed based on:
- Coaching quality
- Leadership presence
- Experience
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience coaching children
- Strong sporting background (gymnastics, calisthenics, CrossFit, athletics, martial arts, etc.)
- Confident leading large groups
- Strong ability to motivate, influence and inspire children
- Excellent communication with both children and parents
- Highly organised, reliable and professional
Compulsory Qualifications
(Some can be completed during probation)
- Level 3 Personal Training (or equivalent)
- Safeguarding Children (Level 3)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Enhanced DBS
Why Join Survival Fitness?
- £20–£25 per hour
- Leadership role with real responsibility
- Structured programming provided
- High-standard, supportive team environment
- Growing business with expansion plans
- Opportunity to develop into a long-term career within the company
Application
Please apply with:
- Your CV
- A short paragraph explaining why you are suited to lead and inspire children
- Your confirmed weekly availability
We are looking for someone long-term, who genuinely loves working with children and wants to grow with Survival Fitness.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
