Sports Coach
Posted 17 hours 37 minutes ago by Tradewind Recruitment
Start Date: September2026 Full Time Permanent
Are you passionate about sport, physical activity, and inspiring children to develop confidence, teamwork, and a love for being active? Do you enjoy coaching, motivating, and supporting young people to build skills, resilience, and positive attitudes through sport?
A welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join their team on a permanent basis from September2026. This is a full time opportunity within a supportive and inclusive school environment, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in education, coaching, or child development.
Whether you have a sports degree, be an experienced coach, or you simply have a strong passion for physical education and working with primary aged children, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' confidence, wellbeing, and engagement through sport.
Key Responsibilities- Support the delivery of high quality PE sessions across the primary age range.
- Coach pupils across a variety of sports during curriculum lessons, clubs, and enrichment activities.
- Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage participation and enjoyment.
- Support the organisation of school sports events, competitions, and fixtures.
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes toward physical activity.
- Support pupils of all abilities, including those who may need additional encouragement to participate.
- Help create a fun, inclusive, and energetic sporting environment.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support the wider PE curriculum.
- A strong passion for sport, PE, fitness, and working with children.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting young people (school, club, or community setting desirable).
- Confident, enthusiastic, and able to engage pupils of all abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive, reliable, and positive approach.
- Ability to encourage participation and create an inclusive sporting environment.
- Relevant sports qualifications (e.g. Sports Coaching, Sports Science degree, or coaching badges) are welcomed but not essential.
- Full time, permanent Sports Coach position starting September2026.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive primary school in Milton Keynes.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role supporting children's physical development and wellbeing.
- Opportunities to develop your career within education, coaching, or youth development.