Lions Sports Academy
Sports Coach
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Sports Coach – Full Time, Term Time Only
Location: Maidenhead
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time – Term Time Only
Inspire. Encourage. Be a Role Model.
Lions Sports Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and caring Sports Coach to join our growing team in the Maidenhead area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves sport, enjoys working with children and young people, and wants to make a genuine difference through physical activity. A key part of the role will be creating a positive, welcoming environment where girls and young women feel confident participating in sport, helping them develop their skills, self-belief, and enjoyment of physical activity.
The Role
You will deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions across schools in Maidenhead and the surrounding area, including:
- PE curriculum sessions
- Breakfast, lunchtime, and after-school clubs
- Girls' sport and participation sessions
- Multi-sports activities
- Holiday and enrichment programmes
- Supporting pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience through sport
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We're particularly interested in coaches who understand the importance of positive role models within girls' sport and can inspire young people who may not naturally see themselves as "sporty" to get involved and enjoy being active.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has a genuine passion for sport and working with young people
- Is energetic, approachable, and confident leading groups
- Can build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
- Understands how to encourage and engage girls in physical activity
- Is reliable, organized, and professional
- Can create sessions where every child feels comfortable getting involved
- Is happy working independently as well as part of the Lions team
- Holds relevant sports coaching qualifications or has suitable coaching experience
- Ideally holds a full UK driving licence and has access to transport
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What Lions Sports Academy Offer
- £23,000 annual salary
- Full-time, term-time-only position
- Regular weekday working pattern
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to gain additional coaching qualifications
- A supportive and ambitious team environment
- The opportunity to have a real impact on children's confidence, health, and enjoyment of sport
Join the Lions Team
We're looking for someone who children can look up to, a coach who brings energy, encouragement, and personality to every session and who is passionate about increasing participation in sport, particularly among girls. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Lions Sports Academy.
Lions Sports Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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