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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATION Sport Changes Life Foundation is a sport for development organisation that raises aspirations through sport. The After Schools Sports Mentor will work directly within primary and secondary schools to deliver a broad suite of after-school activities, sports programmes, and sport-led initiatives. The role focuses on encouraging physical activity, supporting students’ personal development, and strengthening school engagement through structured, inclusive sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school sports sessions, clubs, and structured activity programmes across partner schools.
• Liaise with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to coordinate timetables, session plans, and programme delivery.
• Support the planning of sport-led initiatives that promote physical wellbeing, confidence building, teamwork, and social development.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and outcomes, providing feedback to schools and internal teams.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of diverse groups, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.
• Represent the organisation professionally within school settings, maintaining positive relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience delivering sports or youth activity sessions.
• Ability to work with young people of varying ages and abilities.

Desirable Skills

• More than 1 coaching qualification.
• Bachelors degree in any sport related discipline.
• Experience of school based delivery of programmes.

Further Information

The Employer is: SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATION JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.