Assistant Sports Coach

Title of Role: Assistant Sports Coach

Responsible to: Head Sports Coach

Salary: This role pays £7.95 - £12.41 per hour in line with National Minimum/Living Wage requirements.

Work based benefits: Access to a company laptop (if required), a supportive and developmental staff development programme which includes access to industry recognised qualifications, expenses and mileage support plus a company health care contribution plan.

Work pattern: Zero hours a week including some evenings. 52 weeks a year based across multiple sites in Kent.

JOB PURPOSE

To support the development and well-being of young people participating in sports activities by assisting in the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate sports based activities. The Assistant Sports Coach plays a key role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive environment that promotes physical fitness, teamwork, confidence, and life skills. This role supports the head coach in mentoring youth, encouraging participation, and helping each individual’s development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support Coaching Sessions:

Assist the head coach in delivering structured, age-appropriate training sessions that promote development, teamwork, and values.

Youth Mentorship & Engagement:

Serve as a positive role model, fostering self-esteem, discipline, respect, and inclusion among all participants.

Safety & Well-being:

Ensure a safe playing environment by enforcing safety guidelines, monitoring equipment use, and responding to any injuries or incidents appropriately.

Programme Participation & Attendance:

Help maintain accurate attendance records, encourage regular participation, and communicate with families when necessary.

Behaviour Management:

Support the development of a respectful environment by reinforcing positive behaviour and addressing any issues in line with company processes.

Support:

Help with basic administrative tasks such as equipment inventory, setting up equipment, following company systems and processes and policies.

Inclusivity & Accessibility:

Promote participation from all backgrounds and abilities, adapting sessions to meet varying needs.

Team Collaboration and modelling company values:

Work closely with the head coach, programme staff, and volunteers to ensure consistent delivery of the company’s values and goals.

Area Essential Desirable

Safeguarding ● Sports Connect is committed to ● An enhanced DBS no older than 3 months.

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. The candidate’s ability to perform the duties aligned to safeguarding and Prevent strategies within this role will be explored during the interview process.

● A Sports Connect DBS will be carried out if offered the role.

Education, ● NGB Level 1 coaching qualification ● NGB Level 2 coaching

qualifications, qualification

training and ● Five GCSEs (or equivalent) at

work Grade 4 or above.

experience.

Knowledge, ● A passion for sport ● Sports participation for last three

skills and ● Desire to help others years

experience.

Project Delivery ● Have had experience of being an ● Delivered on community sports

assistant sports coach within the based activities within the last

last three years. three years.

Communication, ● Outstanding verbal, written and ● Knowledge of MS Office and

Evaluation, presentation skills. Google Drive.

Monitoring & ● Computer literate. ● Knowledge of internal

Reporting ● Able to deliver strategic visions of communication systems – Slack,

the company to a range of partners Trello.

in a variety and range of

environments.

● Fit our six company values which

are: Positive, Inclusive, Honest,

Empowering, Respectful,

Opportunity.

Other ● Willing to undertake all other ● Full UK drivers licence

mandatory training as required by

the Company.

● The successful candidate will be

required to adopt a young person's

focus and commitment to

developing knowledge of quality

improvement processes and

systems.

● Have access to own transport and

be able to travel to multiple

venues