Sports Coach (Entry Level)


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ANTRIM PLAYBALL LTD The Sports Coach will support the delivery of physical activity programmes, training sessions, and community-based coaching activities. The role is designed to introduce the participant to structured coaching, session planning, and athlete development.

Responsibilities

  • Session Planning and Delivery - The participant will learn how to plan, structure, and deliver effective sports coaching sessions, including warm-ups, drills, and age-appropriate activities.
  • Coaching Communication Skills - They will develop clear verbal communication, instruction-giving, and motivational skills to engage groups and maintain safe, positive participation.
  • Safeguarding and Participant Supervision - The participant will gain practical experience in supervising groups, recognising risks, and ensuring safeguarding and welfare standards are maintained.
  • Equipment Setup and Operational Management - They will learn how to organise, set up, and safely use coaching equipment, ensuring activities run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Performance Observation and Feedback - The participant will develop the ability to observe participant performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive, supportive feedback.
  • Record-Keeping and Session Evaluation - They will learn to maintain attendance sheets, record key session information, and assist with evaluating session outcomes to improve future delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good time keeping.
  • Behaviour management.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Previous coaching experience in any capacity.

Further Information

The Employer is: ANTRIM PLAYBALL LTD 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.

Vacancy ID
1757442
Job Sector
Leisure
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Varies - Antrim & Lisburn
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
30/01/2026
Closing date
12/03/2026
Worktime
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-2PM

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