Padel Coach

ROLE SUMMARY:

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Sport Coach to join our school community. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching across age groups, supporting competitive sport programmes, and contributing to a positive and inclusive sporting culture.
The Sport Coach will play a key role in developing students’ physical skills, confidence, and sportsmanship while ensuring all sporting activities are safe, structured, and aligned with the school’s values.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate training sessions tailored to student ability and development stage.
• Coach and support teams during training and competitive fixtures, providing tactical and technical feedback.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating sporting environment that encourages participation and enjoyment.
• Monitor and support student progress, promoting skill development, teamwork, and personal best performance.
• Ensure all sporting activities are delivered safely, following safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Support students’ physical, social, and emotional development through sport.
• Manage basic team logistics including scheduling, equipment, and coordination for fixtures and events.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents regarding performance and participation.
• Contribute to the wider school sports programme, including events, tournaments, and extracurricular activities.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, respect, and sportsmanship at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Relevant sports coaching qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).
• Experience coaching children or youth teams, ideally in a school, academy, or club environment.
• Strong understanding of coaching principles, child development, and age-appropriate training methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and engage young people.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to manage fixtures, training schedules, and team logistics.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive sporting environment that promotes participation and wellbeing.
• A proactive, energetic, and positive attitude, with a strong commitment to student development.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

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