Sports Coach and Mentor for children and young people in Worcestershire

Job description

Sports Coach and Mentor for children and young people in Worcestershire 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 (We anticipate this being a self-employed role) Placed On Tue 13th January, 2026About Sports Coach and Mentor for children and young people in Worcestershire Hours: Flexible — from 2 hours per week up to several daysLocation: Worcestershire (with some work in surrounding areas)Contract: Self‐employedAbout UsRedgate 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.The RoleYou will deliver high‐quality sports coaching and mentoring sessions in schools and community settings. The role involves supporting vulnerable children, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and experience the positive impact of sport.A coach/mentor would normally have a sport they specialise in, however, all our coaches are asked to deliver a range of sports to meet the needs of our students.There is no fixed venue — sessions take place across Worcestershire, with occasional work in nearby areas.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver engaging, high‐quality sports coaching sessionsBuild positive relationships with children and young peopleProvide guidance, encouragement, and mentoring supportManage your own schedule and adapt to the needs of schools and community partnersWork collaboratively with the Redgate team to develop and improve programme deliveryWho We're Looking ForExperience in sports coachingA genuine desire to make a difference in young people's livesStrong communication skills — patient, kind, and able to build rapportFull driving licence and ability to travel to multiple venuesWillingness to work on a self‐employed basisAbility to obtain a satisfactory DBS check (supported during recruitment)Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, or those with SENDFirst Aid qualification (can be completed during recruitment)PayWe 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 sportFlexible daytime hours — ideal for coaches seeking more stable daytime workBe part of a supportive, passionate team committed to positive changeInterested?Visit www.redgatesports.co.uk to learn more about our work.For an initial conversation about the role, please contact:British Blind Sport is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by third-parties and accepts no liability relating to any information contained on the site. If any contact details have been provided, It is recommended that you contact them directly.Registered Charity in England and Wales (1168093). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 10009918. Registered office: 19 Coventry Road, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7JN

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Worcester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English