Location
London Borough of Croydon

Hours
Casual, 0 hours per week with flexibility required to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and school holiday periods

Salary
Grade 7 £38,256 - £39,276 (pro rata) per annum plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential through sport? Croydon Council is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Casual Sports Coaches to deliver inclusive sports and physical activity sessions for children and young people with disabilities across community programmes and initiatives. You will plan and deliver safe, fun, enjoyable and progressive coaching sessions at various locations across the borough, ensuring the wellbeing and safety of participants at all times. Working within the Sport & Leisure Team, you will help create positive sporting experiences that support participation, development and inclusion.

As a casual role, flexibility is essential and the successful candidate must be able to travel independently across the borough. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

About Croydon Council
Croydon Council is committed to balancing its finances, listening to residents, and delivering sustainable services. It aims to be financially sustainable, work in partnership with diverse communities and businesses, strengthen collaboration with partners and voluntary sectors, embed good governance, and develop a workforce that respects community diversity. Key outcomes include creating opportunities for business and learning, supporting children and young people to thrive, making Croydon cleaner, safer and healthier, and enabling people to lead healthier, independent lives.

Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working are supported. As part of the disability confident scheme, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Experience
- A recognised National Governing Body coaching qualification (minimum Level 1 or equivalent)
- Experience of sports coaching and working with children and young people

About you
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- Ability to lead, motivate and support children and young people during coaching sessions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to equality, diversity and continuous professional development
- Flexibility to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and school holiday periods
- Ability to travel independently across the borough

Qualifications
- A recognised National Governing Body coaching qualification (minimum Level 1 or equivalent) is essential