Centre Multi Sport Coach Mentor (Dance)

Join to apply for the Centre Multi Sport Coach Mentor (Dance) role at Greenhouse Sports. About Us Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. Our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity, but to create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future. We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence‑based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools, delivered by our trusted, high‑quality coach‑mentors who ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. Every year, Greenhouse Sports supports over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.

The Role We are looking to recruit a qualified, skilled Centre Multi Sport Coach Mentor with a Dance specialism or qualified Dance Teacher to lead Centre delivery at our Greenhouse Centre in the heart of Marylebone. In this role, you will ensure that the Greenhouse Centre is an inclusive and welcoming hub for our local community. The role will include planning and delivering a comprehensive high‑quality coaching and mentoring programme, typically including a combination of non‑curricular breakfast, lunch and after‑school coaching sessions, and adult community sessions. You will also be required to deliver half‑term and holiday camps during the school holidays. As a coach mentor, you will work closely with the Impact Team to collect high‑quality data to demonstrate the effectiveness of what we do and to quantify the difference we make to our young people. Data is collected at designated times throughout the year and includes case studies, questionnaires, skills and fitness testing. Our coaches regularly review the young people’s progress and set targets for their future development. Greenhouse Sports is committed to Safeguarding & Child Protection, and you will ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and maintain accurate records of all registered participants, staff and volunteers at all planned sessions.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a comprehensive high‑quality coaching and mentoring programme, including non‑curricular breakfast, lunch, after‑school coaching sessions and adult community sessions.
• Deliver half‑term and holiday camps during school holidays.
• Work closely with the Impact Team to collect high‑quality data, case studies, questionnaires, skills and fitness testing, and review young people’s progress to set future development targets.
• Ensure all safeguarding & child protection policies are adhered to, maintain accurate records of participants, staff and volunteers at all sessions.

The Person To be considered, you must hold a NGB Level 2 (or equivalent) coaching qualification and have experience of successfully delivering and managing top‑quality programmes for children and young people in a school, community or sports club setting. You should demonstrate strong mentoring skills, confidence, be a capable IT user, possess excellent administrative and organisational skills, and have a passion for the Greenhouse Sports mission. All employees receive continuous professional development support and are expected to commit fully to the Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.

Application Deadline: Monday 12 January at 23:59hrs. Applicants must undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and provide satisfactory references from past employers.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other Non‑profit Organizations