Senior Coach (Gymnastics) - Workforce and Programme Development

Senior Sports Coach (Workforce and Programme Development) (Job Ref: 3784)

Starting salary: £38,923
Job Level: Level 3, Zone 1
Work Location: Talacre Sports Centre
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 23:55
Interviews to be held: W/C 27th October 2025
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

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 somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. We’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help shape a better future for us all.

We are passionate about giving children and young people the best start in life, supporting healthy lifestyles, and making it easier for everyone to take part in physical activity. Camden’s Sport and Physical Activity Team provides opportunities for young people to thrive through positive sports experiences, promoting safe, fun and inclusive activities. Our programmes range from holiday courses to drop-in sessions and competitions – and we’re proud to deliver them.

The role
As a Senior Sports Coach you will lead and develop our sports programmes, with a particular focus on workforce and programme development. You will plan and manage sessions, supervise and support a team of coaches, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, inclusive activities.

You will help grow participation, support talent development so that participants can progress to compete at higher levels, and make sure that all sessions are safe, accessible and engaging. Alongside your coaching responsibilities, you will contribute to service improvement and innovation, ensuring our programmes meet community needs and reflect developments in the sector.

This is a hands-on role that combines coaching, operational management and workforce development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing delivery with leadership.

About you
You will hold a minimum Level 4 NGB qualification, or a Level 3 NGB qualification with extensive relevant experience and be working towards Level 4 (or equivalent). You will have strong experience designing and delivering high-quality coaching programmes for children and young people and be confident leading both recreational and squad sessions.

You will be a natural leader who can manage, motivate and empower a team of coaches and volunteers, while acting as a positive role model for staff, participants and the wider community. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as well as experience working with parents, schools and community partners.

An understanding of safeguarding and inclusion is required, along with the ability to design services that break down barriers to participation.

You’ll be based at Talacre Sports Centre, with some requirements to attend competitions, events, and meetings with schools, community organisations and delivery partners. You’ll manage up to 6 FTE staff (mostly part-time) and work closely with colleagues across Camden and external partners like British Gymnastics, schools and local clubs.

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 Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.