Assistant Sports Coach

Assistant Sports Coach( )(Job ref: 3940)

Starting salary: £33,753 (Full Time)
Job Level: Level 1, Zone 3
Work Hours: Part Time- to be discussed at interview
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Monday 19^th January 2026 at 23:55
Interviews to be held: TBC

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us
Camden is building a borough where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to creating opportunities for children and young people to be active, confident and healthy, and our Sport & Physical Activity Service plays a vital role in achieving this.

The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Sports Coach to support the delivery of high-quality sports and physical activity sessions for children and young people. You will lead and supervise sessions as part of a friendly and welcoming team, ensuring a safe, inclusive and engaging environment at all times.

Based primarily at Talacre Sports Centre, you will help deliver recreational and squad-based sports sessions, support young people to develop their skills and confidence, and contribute to a positive customer experience for participants and families. You will be responsible for the safe use and storage of equipment, maintaining accurate attendance records, and supporting activities at competitions, events and training sessions where required.

About you
You will be passionate about sport and working with children and young people, with the ability to deliver engaging sessions that encourage participation and development. You will have a Level 2 British Gymnastics qualification, or be working towards it, alongside relevant practical experience.

You will be reliable, approachable and committed to maintaining high standards of safety, customer care and professionalism. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential, as is a willingness to support events, competitions and training outside of normal sessions when needed.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments
At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.