Become a Lead Sports Coach and Designated Safeguard Lead – Empower, Lead, and Make an Impact!
Are you a natural leader with a passion for sports and a commitment to safeguarding? We’re looking for dynamic Lead Coaches to join our team, where you'll manage larger sports sessions, serve as a Designated Safeguard Lead, and help children and elderly residents across primary schools and care homes in Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead with Excellence: Manage and oversee larger group sessions, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and fun for all participants.
- Safeguarding Champion: Act as the Designated Safeguard Lead, maintaining the highest standards of safety and well-being for all young people in our programs.
- Coach and Mentor: Use your coaching expertise to inspire and develop young athletes, regardless of their skill level, fostering a love for sports and healthy competition.
- Innovate and Adapt: Design and deliver creative, high-energy sports activities that cater to a wide range of ages and abilities, promoting teamwork, confidence, and physical fitness.
- Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with other coaches, school staff, parents, and community members to ensure a positive and supportive environment for every child.
- Grow and Develop: Support and mentor a team of coaches, sharing best practices, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Grow the Business: Speak to schools and care homes and run trial sessions to expand our reach.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experienced Coaches: You have substantial experience in coaching and leading large groups, with a deep understanding of various sports disciplines.
- Natural Leaders: You're confident, organised, and have a knack for managing and motivating both young athletes and fellow coaches.
- Safeguarding Experts: You’re knowledgeable in safeguarding protocols, prepared to act as a Designated Safeguard Lead, and are committed to the highest standards of child protection.
- Adaptable Communicators: Your excellent communication skills enable you to connect with diverse groups, from children and parents to school staff and other coaches.
- Certified Professionals: You hold relevant coaching qualifications, a current First Aid certificate, and an Enhanced DBS check or are prepared to obtain one.
- Mobility Ready: You possess a full driving licence and have the flexibility to travel across the area to various schools and sports venues.
Preferred:
- An NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification and prior experience in a leadership role within a coaching setting.
If you’re passionate about sports, leadership, and safeguarding, and you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in our growing team, apply today. Join us in empowering the athletes of tomorrow and make a lasting impact on their lives!
Lead, inspire, and safeguard – your next adventure starts here!
Job Type: 15 hours per week plus overtime to meet the needs of the business.
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Part-time
- Schedule
- monday to friday
- Salary
- £12.5 – £15 hourly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
London Road, HP3 9BQ, Hemel Hempstead
sportscool • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2026
At SportsCool, our ethos speaks for the culture we wish to create in our sporting sessions. We use these 3 values to ensure our team and children become the best version of themselves.
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