Jobs, fresher vacancy - Full Time Schools Sports Coach at The Foxes Club • Essex

Company: The Little Foxes Club

Essex

Full‑Time Sports Coach at The Foxes Club – 40 hrs/week Role: Full-Time Sports CoachHours: 40 hrs/week across 5.5 days (typically 8:30–15:30 Mon–Fri, 9:00–12:30 Sat)Salary: Competitive £17,000 – £19,000 per year (Term time contract) About The Foxes Club We believe in the power of play to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of sport. Based in East London, we deliver school-based sessions, holiday camps, and inclusive sports activities for children aged 2–14. As a 3 Star England Football Accredited club and Nike Partner, we’re dedicated to delivering fun, safe, and high-quality coaching. Who We're Looking For A dedicated, compassionate coach with a passion for working with primary-aged children, including those with SEND. Proven experience coaching in school environments—or expertise in SEND/coaching children with SEN, as we provide tailored coaching training. You’ll primarily work across nursery sports sessions, designing engaging activities, managing behaviour, and ensuring positive outcomes. Eager to integrate with our team and represent our core values—fun, inclusivity, and child-centred play. Your Responsibilities Deliver dynamic sports sessions for nursery and primary-aged children, including children with SEND Plan activities, manage equipment, and ensure safety throughout sessions Build positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff Participate in team meetings and support additional sessions (holiday camps, after-school clubs) Essential Criteria Experience coaching children in school settings, with SEN/SEND experience Hold (or be working toward) a recognised sports/coaching qualification (e.g., FA Level 1 or equivalent multi-sports award) Excellent communication and classroom behaviour management skills Available weekdays + Saturday mornings Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply) Desirable Extras FA Level 2 or higher, or multi-sports equivalent First-aid and safeguarding certifications Experience in after-school, holiday camps, or community settings Passion for disability sports and inclusive coaching What We Offer Competitive salary of £17k–£19k Nike coaching kit Funded coaching qualifications and professional development A supportive, growth-focused team culture with regular socials Opportunities for additional hours across our holiday camps, leagues, and after-school programmes How to Apply If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to chat. Drop steven.sykes@foxesclub.com a line, and let's get the conversation started. Let's make playtime the best time, together. Apply now and be part of something special at The Foxes Club.