Assistant Coach
| Company: | MACCA Sports Academies Limited |
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| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE7 3BY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Join our enthusiastic team throughout the school holiday periods (Easter, Summer & Winter) at Stanground Academy. Coaching our Multi-Sport and Creative Activities course through the Holiday, Activities and Food programme, funded by the Department of Education.
Responsibilities:
Coaching planned activities to children aged 4 – 16 years old, through Arts & Crafts and Physical Activity.
Ensure arrival to site in a timely prompt manner (15 minutes in advance).
Ensure registers are completed in a timely manner.
Safeguarding of children (training will be provided).
Ensure all children are supervised at all times (activities, breaks & lunch).
Maintain a professional approach, being punctual, organised and setting high expectations for children attending.
Promote an ethos of inclusion and adaptability.
Promote our values of BeYou, BeKind & BeGreat.
Support the Lead Coach where required with:
A) Registration of children on arrival and departure.
B) Health and Safety checks throughout the day.
Essential requirements
New members of the team will need to show a keen commitment in developing positive relationships with children and young people, to provide a safe inclusive environment for all. Patience and a positive attitude. Clear confident communication skills with children, parents / guardians and team members. Ability to adapt activities for different ages, abilities and needs. Safeguarding awareness and the importance of keeping children safe. Organisation and timekeeping. Confidence managing behaviour positively and appropriately. Willingness to learn and receive constructive feedback on coaching & teaching skills. We are eager where appropriate, to support upcoming applicants who wish to pursue a career in education and or wishing to gain further experience working with children.