Basket Buddies are seeking passionate and dedicated Sports Coaches to join our team. We are looking for energetic individuals to deliver fun basketball classes to children aged between 5 and 13 years. If you have experience working with young children in sporting role, we’d love to hear from you. The right candidates will be outgoing, proactive and able to work as part of a team. This role would suit sports students, drama students or nursery/ teaching assistant.
Please note: All Basket Buddies Job Positions are positions of trust and are exempt from the 1974 UK Rehabilitation of Offenders Act UK. Character references and a valid enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Requirements
- Candidates must be available weekend mornings (8am – 1pm) on a regular basis.
- Experience working with children
- Clean DBS essential.
- Be able to commute to various venues in Solihull (B90,B91, B92,B93)
- May be required to transport kit to sessions
- Good physical fitness and stamina
- A personal commitment to sustaining professional working practices in the workplace at all times including excellent timekeeping and punctuality skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
- A passion for mentoring young athletes and fostering their love for the sport.
Responsibilities
- Session plans are provided, and full training will be given.
- Coaching high quality basketball sessions for children from 5 - 13 years old.
- Communication with children, parents/carers to ensure smooth running and success of classes
- Physically able to deliver active classes with excellent verbal communication skills.
- Travel to venues and responsibility for equipment
- Ensuring registers and health & safety form are completed
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback to enhance their skills.
- Foster a positive team culture that encourages participation, respect, and collaboration among players.
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and other coaching staff regarding player development.
Join us in shaping the next generation of basketball talent while enjoying the rewarding experience of coaching young athletes!
Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Benefits:
Schedule:
(preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BBcoachSol
Expected start date: 22/03/2025
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 3 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Sports Coach
