Sports Coach

Overview

By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children's overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS. Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment. By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

• Deliver engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence.
• Collaborate with the team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.

• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.
• Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities.

A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

We're now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

• Opportunities for progression
• Good transport links and close to the town centre
• Ofsted Outstanding nursery
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through our KP Academy and bespoke training platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment
• Take the day off on your birthday, it is all about you
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help