Casual Leisure Coach 1 & Casual Leisure Coach 2

Wirral Council is a values‑driven organisation where employees are empowered to “#BeTheDifference” and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK, the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work, with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the borough’s future.

About the role: Wirral Leisure Services are seeking to recruit several Casual Leisure Coaches (Level 1 & Level 2) to deliver high quality, instructor led sessions across Wirral Leisure Centres and a range of community settings. Activities include Rugby, Active All Sports, Balanceability, Badminton and Pickleball, working with participants of varying ages and abilities. This is a casual role with flexible hours, which will vary depending on the activity programme and service needs. Rates of pay will be determined by the qualifications, skills and experience offered by successful candidates. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience, build coaching hours, or work flexibly alongside other commitments.

About the candidate: We would like to hear from you if you hold a relevant Level 1 or Level 2 coaching qualification, such as Balanceability Instructor, Pickleball Activator, Badminton Activator, Rugby Activator, Multisports, Sports Leaders Award or an equivalent qualification. All candidates must also hold a valid First Aid qualification and be committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times. You will be enthusiastic, reliable and motivated, with the ability to deliver safe, engaging and inclusive sessions. You should be confident communicating with both adults and children and able to adapt sessions to meet the needs of different groups, ensuring a positive experience for all participants.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Fiona Hanik on email fionahanik@wirral.gov.uk. Interviews to be held on Thursday 4th June 2026. This post requires a DBS check.

The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: Safer Recruitment. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Working at Wirral: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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