Hourly Paid Sports Coach

Salary: £17.17 - £18.62 per hour

Hourly Paid Sports Coach
Job description
Hourly Paid Sports Coaches

Football

1 x Torfaen Learning Zone (Cwmbran)

2 x Crosskeys Campus

2 x Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw-Vale)

Rugby

2 x Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw-Vale)

Netball

2 x Torfaen Learning Zone (Cwmbran)

1 x Crosskeys Campus

2 x Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw-Vale)

Salary: £17.17 - £18.62 per hour

2 to 4 hours per week

Fixed Term - 30/06/26

Are you passionate about sport and committed to developing young athletes both on and off the pitch/court? As part of the dynamic and growing Sports team at Coleg Gwent, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches to support our learners' sporting journey.

Principal Responsibilities

As a Sports Coach, you will lead structured and engaging coaching sessions tailored to the needs and abilities of our learners. Your training will support the progressive development of players, preparing them for competitive matches held on Wednesday afternoons.

You will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality coaching for a minimum of four hours per week.
• Plan and facilitate sessions that build skill, teamwork, and performance.
• Create a safe and inclusive training environment that complies with health and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of accident, incident, and emergency procedures.
• Promote equality, fair play, and sportsmanship in all activities.
• Serve as a positive and professional role model for students and staff.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Highly motivated and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Confident in their ability to inspire and engage learners through sport.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable in their interactions with learners and staff.
• Committed to promoting well-being, inclusion, and a love of sport.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate.

Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners.

We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from those who think differently and we are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men's Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

What brings us together?

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging.

To support the College in being a respectful community we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group. Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are so passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion - Link in attached document.

Your wellbeing matters.

Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff which has a diverse selection of meditations that aim to fulfil both beginners and long-time meditators needs and preferences to Partners who are trained mental health champions, to subsidised gym access, we're determined to create an environment that supports everyone's mental and physical health.

Please state your preferred location and sport in the Further Supporting Information section of the application form (Page 6).

Closing Date: 25/06/25

Interview Date: 09/07/25