Sports Coach
Salary: £22,010 (FTE) - rising from 1st April 2025 in line with national guidelines.
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Full time & Part Time options
We are looking for an inspirational coach to join our amazing charity which makes a positive impact to the lives of children and young people. The role involves using the power of sport and physical activity to positively engage young people in both schools and communities. We are a close team who are passionate, dedicated, and motivated; our positive culture is the foundation to our success.
Why work for us?
You will be joining an award-winning charity, led by double World Age Duathlon Champion, Lindsy James. Active Fusion has a strong value-driven work culture which makes it a great place to work for, and work with.
There’s lots of potential for development and progression at Active Fusion and within the wider charity sector. We offer superb benefits, including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 40 hours dedicated professional development annually and access to our trained Mental Health First Aiders. We also have access to child-care during school holidays (via our holiday camps).
As a team, together, we make a difference to over 30,000 children and young people annually.
An Active Fusion Sports Coach will:
1. Deliver sessions in schools and communities in line with the national curriculum.
2. Help to use sport and skill development as a tool for social change including employability skills developed through engaging in Sport and Physical Activity.
3. Plan engaging and innovative activities using either sport, physical activity and skill development.
4. Provide children and young people with great experiences using the power of sport.
5. Demonstrate the effectiveness of sport and skill development.
6. Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders - children, parents, business managers, school teachers, headteachers, PE leads and community venues.
7. Use pupil voice and insight to design interventions that meet the needs of young people.
8. Use ICT to monitor and evaluate programmes to measure impact and demonstrate outcomes.
9. Understand the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
10. Work with National Governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and other relevant sport development agencies.
11. Understand the principals of safeguarding, child protection and working with vulnerable adults.
12. Be first aid trained.
How to apply:
Please send a completed copy of your application form along with a CV to recruitment@activefusion.org.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Closing Date - Rolling recruitment until a suitable candidate is secured. #J-18808-Ljbffr