Community Sports Coach- Coram\'s Fields

Salary: £28,747 per annum (pro rata £20,534)

Hours: 25hrs per week. After school hours during term time, daytime hours during school holidays with some flexibility to work outside of these subject to programme requirements. Some weekend work too when required

Annual Leave: 26 days p/a pro-rata (plus bank holidays)

Contract type: Permanent part-time

Summary

For 89 years, Coram\’s Fields has provided pioneering services for children and young people from birth through to early adulthood, today these services continue to provide invaluable support to the local and wider community. Our Sports Development Programme supports young people aged 3 to 19, providing a safe space with a wide range of engaging sport and physical activities, whilst also ensuring critical development opportunities for all young people, both in a practical context and in terms of their wider personal and social development.

Over the last ten years, we\’ve established ourselves as one of the leading sport and physical activity providers of children and young people in Camden, engaging over 1500+ young people per year through our diverse Sports Development Programme, which includes trips, residentials, tournaments, overseas volunteering tours and sports qualifications and accreditations. We pride ourselves on working with those in most need of support and have excellent relationships with local schools, youth services and sporting organisations.

You\’ll be an inspirational sports leader, bringing a creative flair to your work with young people, harnessing the skills of those around you to deliver a truly exceptional sporting provision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver Sports Sessions

Teach a range of sports and physical activities to children and young people aged 3–19.

• Mentor Young People

Support participants of all abilities, helping them build skills, confidence, and a passion for sport.

• Lead Football Teams

Manage Coram\’s Fields Football Teams in the Camden Youth League.

• Coach Targeted Groups

Deliver inclusive sessions for girls, young women, at-risk youth, and individuals with disabilities.

• Run School and Community Sessions

Lead sports activities in schools, community outreach, and after-school/evening programs.

• Plan and Evaluate Sessions

Create session plans, take registers, complete evaluations, and track participation data.

• Promote Health and Participation

Encourage ongoing involvement in sport to improve fitness, wellbeing, and personal growth.

• Support Progression and Excellence

Help participants access clubs, qualifications, and coaching pathways to further their development.

• Referee and Assist with Events

Officiate at tournaments and support delivery of sports qualifications.

• Maintain Safeguarding and CPD

Follow safeguarding policies and engage in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.

TO APPLY please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the role to

*Please note: we are unable to consider applicants who do not include a cover letter in their application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £20,534.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have qualifications in one of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating or any other area relevant to the role?

Experience:

• buildings and facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person