Multi-Skills Athletics Coach

Location: Willesden, Brent, London NW10 3QX

Pay: £14.80–£23.00 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours: Part-time, sessional

Working days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, subject to programme requirements

About Track Academy

Track Academy is a Brent-based youth development charity combining athletics, education and mentoring to help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and fulfil their potential.

We believe athletics provides a foundation for both sporting and personal development, helping young people build confidence, resilience, discipline and positive life skills.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and passionate Multi-Skills Athletics Coach to join our coaching team and support the development of children and young people.

About the Role

Our Multi-Skills programme introduces young people to the fundamental skills of athletics through three core event groups:

• Run: Developing running technique, speed, acceleration, endurance, rhythm and coordination.
• Jump: Developing jumping technique, balance, take-off mechanics, body control and safe landing skills.
• Throw: Developing throwing technique, coordination, movement patterns and foundational strength.

The programme focuses on building physical literacy, fundamental movement skills and confidence through structured, engaging and age-appropriate athletics activities.

We aim to create a positive first experience of athletics while providing young people with the foundations to progress into more specialised athletics disciplines as they develop.

We are looking for a coach who understands the importance of long-term athlete development and can balance enjoyment, learning and technical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging and age-appropriate Multi-Skills athletics sessions.
• Introduce and develop fundamental skills across running, jumping and throwing events.
• Develop coordination, balance, agility, speed, rhythm and general movement competency.
• Deliver creative games, challenges and activities that reinforce athletics-specific movement skills.
• Adapt coaching activities to accommodate different ages, abilities, confidence levels and additional needs.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate movement techniques through effective demonstrations and constructive feedback.
• Create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Support young people's confidence, teamwork, communication, resilience and personal development.
• Monitor participant progress and contribute to Track Academy's athlete development framework.
• Encourage positive behaviour, participation and enjoyment of athletics.
• Assist with session preparation, equipment management and attendance recording.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches and the wider Track Academy team.
• Follow Track Academy's safeguarding, equality, health and safety procedures.
• Experience coaching, teaching or delivering physical activities to children and young people.
• Good understanding of fundamental movement skills and age-appropriate physical development.
• Ability to introduce and develop basic running, jumping and throwing skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and group-management skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver and adapt coaching activities for different ages and abilities.
• A positive, enthusiastic and inclusive coaching approach.
• Reliability, professionalism and willingness to learn and develop.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• England Athletics Level 2 coaching qualification or equivalent.
• Other recognised athletics or sports coaching qualifications.
• Experience delivering athletics-based Multi-Skills programmes.
• Experience coaching running, jumping or throwing disciplines.
• Understanding of long-term athlete development and physical literacy.
• Experience supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Safeguarding and First Aid training.
• Experience monitoring children's physical and athletic development.

Candidates with relevant coaching experience who are currently working towards formal qualifications are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of £14.80–£23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience and responsibilities.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and coaching mentorship.
• Experience working within an established youth development charity.
• Opportunities to learn from experienced athletics coaches and sports development practitioners.
• Access to structured coaching resources, session plans and athlete development frameworks.
• A supportive and collaborative coaching environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to wider Track Academy programmes, competitions and community events.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

Working Arrangements

This is a paid, part-time sessional coaching opportunity, with sessions primarily delivered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Hours will be agreed according to programme needs and individual availability. Regular weekly hours are not guaranteed.

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain professional coaching standards and follow Track Academy's safeguarding and operational procedures.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, appropriate safeguarding checks and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We welcome applications from coaches who share our commitment to developing young people through athletics.

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