Sports Coach

Sports Coach( )(Job ref: 3939)

Starting salary: £37,312 (Full Time)
Job Level: Level 2, Zone 2
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 somewhere everyone can thrive. Through our Sport and Physical Activity Service, we work with children and young people across the borough to promote healthy, active lifestyles and create positive, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome to take part in sport.

The role
As a Sports Coach, you will lead and supervise children’s sports sessions as part of a wider coaching team, creating an exciting, friendly and safe environment for all participants. You will deliver high-quality recreational and squad-based sports sessions that encourage participation, develop skills and build confidence in young people.

The role involves setting up and safely using sports equipment and facilities, ensuring equipment is stored securely and reporting any issues as needed. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate attendance and administrative records, supporting events and competitions, and attending training and team meetings when required.

You will also support and oversee lower-level coaches during sessions, working closely with the Sports Development Officer and colleagues across the Sport and Physical Activity Service. The role is primarily based at Talacre Sports Centre, with some off-site work for competitions, events and community activities.

About you
You will have relevant coaching experience and hold a Level 3 British Gymnastics qualification, or be working towards this with substantial practical experience. You will be confident leading sessions with children and young people and committed to delivering a high standard of safety, care and customer service.

You will be organised, reliable and approachable, with the ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, colleagues and members of the public. You’ll be comfortable working as part of a team, supporting junior coaches, and contributing positively to the wider service. A commitment to the Camden Way and a genuine enthusiasm for sport and physical activity are essential.

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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.