The Harlequins Foundation
Harlequins Foundation Sports Coach
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Foundation Sports Coach
The Harlequins Foundation is looking for a Foundation Sports Coach to join our delivery team on a freelance basis.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic coach to deliver high-quality sports sessions across primary and secondary schools in South-west London, supporting young people to develop confidence, essential skills and a positive relationship with sport.
Role details:
Job title: Foundation Sports Coach
Rate: £20 per hour
Contract: Freelance, temporary
Location: In person, across South-west London
Boroughs: Hounslow, Kingston, Richmond, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth
Hours: Part-time and flexible, with regular sessions available
Reports to: Regional Development Manager
The role will support the delivery and development of our schools-based programmes, including Move. Learn. Grow., Project Rugby, METTLE, SWITCH.
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What you’ll be doing:
- Help deliver engaging sports coaching sessions across schools and community settings, working with young people from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5.
- Support the development of positive relationships with schools, grassroots clubs and local communities, helping young people transition into long-term participation in sport.
- Support holiday provision.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation.
- Help us capture the impact of our work across our communities.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification in any sport is required, however if you don’t have one we can support working towards getting one.
- Previous sports coaching experience is preferred.
- A driving licence would be beneficial.
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Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about using sport to make a difference and who can create inclusive, enjoyable and high-quality sessions for young people.
What you’ll receive:
- Regular hours to suit your schedule.
- Training and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across London.
The Harlequins Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply:
Please complete the application form available on the Harlequins website and send it with a cover letter to foundation@quins.co.uk.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
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