London Borough of Havering

Sports Coach/Activity Leader (Sessional)

Hornchurch, United Kingdom Grade 4 (Sessional) Culture & Leisure Service | London Borough of Havering Closing Date: 2026-11-10T23:59:00+00:00 Part time
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Summary: Are you passionate about sport and inspiring people to lead active, healthy lives? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders to join our Sports Development team and help deliver a diverse programme of sporting activities across Havering
Sports Coach / Activity Leader X 8 Salay £32655 - 351099pa This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Work will be offered according to service demand, including sports development programmes, holiday activities, events and community initiatives. Flexibility is available, and individuals may accept or decline work offered depending on their availability Grade 4 (Sessional) Culture & Leisure Service | London Borough of Havering Are you passionate about sport and inspiring people to lead active, healthy lives? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders to join our Sports Development team and help deliver a diverse programme of sporting activities across Havering Whether you specialise in a particular sport or enjoy leading a range of activities, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to children, young people and adults across our communities. Sports Coach / Activity Leader X 8 Salay £32655 - 351099pa This is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Work will be offered according to service demand, including sports development programmes, holiday activities, events and community initiatives. Flexibility is available, and individuals may accept or decline work offered depending on their availability Grade 4 (Sessional) Culture & Leisure Service | London Borough of Havering Are you passionate about sport and inspiring people to lead active, healthy lives? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches and Activity Leaders to join our Sports Development team and help deliver a diverse programme of sporting activities across Havering Whether you specialise in a particular sport or enjoy leading a range of activities, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference to children, young people and adults across our communities. About the Role As a Sports Coach / Activity Leader, you will deliver high-quality coaching sessions and sports activities for a range of age groups and abilities, from beginners through to performance level participants. You may also support and lead activities within our holiday programmes at venues throughout the borough. Working as part of the Sports Development programme, you will help create enjoyable, inclusive and safe sporting opportunities that encourage participation and improve wellbeing across the community. What You'll Be Doing Delivering coaching sessions in your chosen sport to children, young people and adults. Planning and leading sports and physical activity programmes. Supporting the delivery of holiday activity programmes across a variety of venues. Maintaining attendance registers and session records. Ensuring the safe use of sports equipment and facilities. Promoting health and safety and safeguarding requirements at all times. Where required, following agreed procedures for the collection and handling of monies. About You We are looking for individuals who: Have experience coaching, leading, or assisting with sports sessions for children, young people and/or adults. Are enthusiastic about encouraging participation and developing sporting skills. Can communicate effectively with participants, parents, colleagues and partners. Deliver excellent customer service and create a welcoming environment for all. Are reliable, organised and able to work independently. Demonstrate respect, professionalism and a commitment to equality and inclusion. Essential Requirements An appropriate National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualification relevant to your sport Desirable Requirements First Aid Certificate Why Join Havering? At Havering, we are committed to creating active and healthier communities. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive team, deliver rewarding community programmes and make a lasting impact on local residents. We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity in both employment and service delivery. For an informal discussion about the post, pleas
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #6621
  • Employer: London Borough of Havering
  • Location: Hornchurch, United Kingdom
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-10T23:59:00+00:00
  • Contract: Part time
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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