At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging sports coaching sessions in schools and community settings.
- Company: Join the Harlequins Foundation, making a difference through sport.
- Benefits: Earn £20 per hour, flexible hours, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to impact lives and grow within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Empower young people to build confidence and love for sport.
- Qualifications: NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification preferred; passion for sport is essential.
The Harlequins Foundation is looking for a Foundation Sports Coach to join our delivery team on a freelance basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic coach to deliver high-quality sports sessions across primary and secondary schools in South-west London, supporting young people to develop confidence, essential skills and a positive relationship with sport.
Rate: £20 per hour
Contract: Freelance, temporary
Location: In person, across South-west London
Boroughs: Hounslow, Kingston, Richmond, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth
Hours: Part-time and flexible, with regular sessions available
Reports to: Regional Development Manager
The role will support the delivery and development of our schools-based programmes, including Move. Learn. Grow., Project Rugby, METTLE, SWITCH.
What you’ll be doing:
- You will help deliver engaging sports coaching sessions across schools and community settings, working with young people from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5.
- You’ll also support the development of positive relationships with schools, grassroots clubs and local communities, helping young people transition into long-term participation in sport.
- The role will also involve supporting holiday provision, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, and helping us capture the impact of our work across our communities.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification in any sport is required; however, if you don’t have one, we can support working towards getting one.
- Previous sports coaching experience is preferred, and a driving licence would be beneficial.
- Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about using sport to make a difference and who can create inclusive, enjoyable and high-quality sessions for young people.
What you’ll receive:
- Regular hours to suit your schedule, training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across London.
The Harlequins Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply, please complete the application form available on the Harlequins website and send it with a cover letter to foundation@quins.co.uk. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Harlequins Foundation Sports Coach employer: The Harlequins Foundation
As a leading Foundation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and strategic thinking. Located in a vibrant community, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a meaningful impact in fundraising and supporter engagement, ensuring that every team member feels valued and inspired in their role.
