Sports Coach for Children – Benfleet

Location: Benfleet, Essex
Position: Sports Coach
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an energetic, enthusiastic and confident Sports Coach to work with children in a supportive education setting in Benfleet.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Coach who is passionate about working with young people and using sport, physical activity and positive engagement to help children build confidence, develop social skills and achieve their potential.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, activity leadership or working with children in an educational setting.

The Role

As a Sports Coach, you will work closely with children both inside and outside of the classroom, using your coaching skills to encourage participation, teamwork, positive behaviour and engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering and supporting engaging sports and physical activities

• Working with children on a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Encouraging teamwork, communication and confidence

• Supporting children to remain engaged and motivated throughout the school day

• Acting as a positive role model and mentor

• Supporting teachers and other staff within the classroom when required

• Using positive behaviour-management strategies

• Helping children develop resilience, independence and social skills

• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all pupils

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience coaching or working with children and young people

• Has a background in sport, coaching, PE, fitness, youth work or mentoring

• Is energetic, confident and enthusiastic

• Can build positive relationships with children

• Has strong communication and behaviour-management skills

• Is patient, resilient and adaptable

• Is comfortable working with children who may require additional support

• Is passionate about helping young people develop both personally and academically

Sports coaching qualifications are desirable, but candidates with strong practical experience working with children are also encouraged to apply.

What TeacherActive Can Offer You

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Competitive rates of pay

• Access to a wide range of education and support opportunities

• Support throughout the registration and compliance process

• Opportunities for professional development

• A friendly and supportive recruitment process

This role could be particularly suitable for a Sports Coach, PE Coach, Football Coach, Activity Leader, Youth Worker or Sports Graduate looking to develop their career working with children within an education environment.

If you are enthusiastic about sport and passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives, apply today through TeacherActive to find out more about this opportunity in Benfleet.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.