Casual Boxing & Sports Coach (2 year experience required) in Nottingham

Casual Sports & Boxing Coach

Nottingham School of Boxing & Switch Up Community Hub – Nottingham

If you:

• Have a passion for coaching and inspiring others

• Can bring out the best in people

• Have excellent communication and motivational skills

• Are positive, reliable and enthusiastic

We'd love to hear from you.

At Nottingham School of Boxing, we are much more than a boxing gym. We build champions both in and out of the ring by helping people develop confidence, resilience and discipline. Alongside our sister organisation, Switch Up, we deliver life-changing programmes that support children, young people and adults across Nottinghamshire.

Our coaches work in a variety of settings, including our community hub, schools, alternative provision settings and community venues. Every session is an opportunity to make a positive impact, whether you're teaching boxing fundamentals, delivering multisport activities or supporting young people to build confidence and resilience.

As an England Boxing affiliated club, we pride ourselves on delivering safe, inclusive and high-quality coaching.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Sports and Boxing Coaches to join our growing coaching team.

This is a flexible, casual position offering between 5 and 20 hours per week, with opportunities to increase hours as our programmes continue to expand.

You'll be delivering engaging boxing and sports sessions to participants of all ages and abilities, supporting positive behaviour, encouraging participation and creating a safe, welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience coaching boxing, sport or physical activity.

• Holds a recognised sports coaching qualification.

• England Boxing Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Qualification is desirable.

• Has experience working with children and young people (desirable).

• Is confident leading groups and adapting sessions to different abilities.

• Has excellent communication and motivational skills.

• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle (desirable), as travel across Nottinghamshire may be required.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay (dependent on qualifications and experience)

• Flexible working hours

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• The opportunity to make a real difference in your local community

• Free on-site parking

• A supportive and passionate coaching team

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and vulnerable adults and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks.

This role may suit you if you have experience as a:

• Boxing Coach

• Sports Coach

• Personal Trainer

• Fitness Instructor

• PE Teacher

• Gym Instructor

• Sport Development Officer

• Multi-Sports Coach

• Assistant Coach

• Youth Worker with sports coaching experience

Interested?

If you're passionate about coaching and want to use sport to change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us your CV along with a short covering email explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role.

For more information, please contact Khai Suleiman at khai.osuleiman@switch-up.org.uk.

Job Type: Casual / Part-time

Hours: 5–20 hours per week

Location: Nottingham (with travel across Nottinghamshire as required)

Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

This version is more attractive to candidates, reflects current safer recruitment practice, and better highlights the community impact of the role while making the England Boxing qualification a desirable rather than essential requirement.