Cover Sports Coach (Activity Professional)
Location: Ipswich area
Salary: National Minimum Wage for any hours worked plus a weekly on-call bonus of £100, subject to bonus terms.
Contract Type: Zero-hours contract
About the Role:
Do you have a qualification and experience in sport? Want to use your skills to support children's development in a fun active setting?
We are seeking reliable Sports Coaches/Activity Leaders to join our cover team providing essential backup for our services when permanent staff are unavailable due to sickness or short-notice absence.
Key Details:
Bonus: £100 per week for being available during the on-call period.
On-Call Requirement: You must be contactable by telephone on agreed days (typically weekdays between 7:00am and 8:00am) in case cover is required.
Shifts Offered: Based on organisational needs - usually short notice to cover staff sickness for breakfast club, lunchtime or after-school sessions.
Additional Pay: All delivery hours worked will be paid at the National Minimum Wage applicable to your age.
Flexible Work: Ideal for those looking for a part-time, ad-hoc or supplemental work.
About You:
- Level 2 NGB coaching qualification or equivalent
- Experience in delivering sport or physical activity sessions to children
- Over 18 (for safeguarding and insurance)
- Full driving licence and access to reliable transport to travel to sites at short notice
- Confidence in working with children in a group setting
- The ability to be reliable, punctual and adaptable
- Willingness to attend company training days throughout the year.
Why join us?
- Guaranteed income plus opportunity for extra hours
- Make positive impact, even on short notice
- Friendly, supportive team and varied working environments
- Ideal for freelancers semi-retired professionals or students with flexibility
Sports Coach, Activities Instructor, Activity Professional, Football Coach, Rugby Coach, Tennis Coach, Gymnastics Coach, Multi Sports Coach, Sports Instructor, Games Coach, Sports Educator, PE Teacher, Physical Education, Sports Assistant
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- What is your postcode, and do you have access to a car or reliable transport?
- Are you available to be on call for work between 7:00am and 8:00am on weekdays and can reliably to travel to local schools on short notice?
Work Location: In person
