Sports Coach and Mentor

Activehw; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Worcestershire seeks enthusiastic Sports Coaches and Mentors to provide daytime sports sessions for children. The role involves delivering high-quality coaching and mentoring, requiring strong communication skills and experience in sports coaching. Flexible hours are available, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a difference in young people's lives. Competitive pay is offered, emphasizing the importance of support for vulnerable children.

Benefits

Flexible daytime hours

Supportive team

Expenses paid

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching is essential.
• A genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives.
• Strong communication skills, patient and kind.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel.
• Willingness to work on a self‑employed basis.
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory DBS check.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or those with SEND.
• First Aid qualification can be completed during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality sports coaching sessions.
• Build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Provide guidance and mentoring support.
• Manage own schedule and adapt to needs of partners.
• Work collaboratively to improve programme delivery.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with vulnerable children

First Aid qualification

Job description

Sports Coach and Mentor for children and young people in Worcestershire

Redgate Sports is looking for enthusiastic coaches to deliver daytime sports sessions and mentoring for children in schools and community settings. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people. We anticipate this being a self‑employed role. We have opportunities ranging from a couple of hours a week to several days a week.

Salary Competitive hourly or daily rates paid plus expenses — Hours Part Time Contract (self‑employed) Placed On Tue 13th January, 2026

About Us

Redgate Sports is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people through sport and mentoring. We work with children who are care‑experienced, have special educational needs, are at risk of exclusion, or come from low‑income families.

Due to growing demand and recent funding, we are looking for motivated, self‑employed Sports Coaches and Mentors to join our team in Worcestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality sports coaching sessions
• Build positive relationships with children and young people
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and mentoring support
• Manage your own schedule and adapt to the needs of schools and community partners
• Work collaboratively with the Redgate team to develop and improve programme delivery

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in sports coaching
• A genuine desire to make a difference in young people's lives
• Strong communication skills — patient, kind, and able to build rapport
• Full driving licence and ability to travel to multiple venues
• Willingness to work on a self‑employed basis

Ability to obtain a satisfactory DBS check (supported during recruitment)

Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or those with SEND

First Aid qualification (can be completed during recruitment)

Pay

We offer competitive hourly and daily rates based on qualifications and experience. All work is daytime and not weather‑dependent. Expenses paid.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to children who are often excluded from sport
• Flexible daytime hours — ideal for coaches seeking more stable daytime work
• Be part of a supportive, passionate team committed to positive change

Interested?

Visit www.redgatesports.co.uk to learn more about our work.
For an initial conversation about the role, please contact: