Harlequins Foundation Sports Coach

Job description

The Harlequins Foundation is looking for a Foundation Sports Coach to join our delivery team on a freelance basis.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic coach to deliver high-quality sports sessions across primary and secondary schools in South-west London, supporting young people to develop confidence, essential skills and a positive relationship with sport.

Role details:

Job title: Foundation Sports Coach

Rate: £20 per hour

Contract: Freelance, temporary

Location: In person, across South-west London

Boroughs: Hounslow, Kingston, Richmond, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth

Hours: Part-time and flexible, with regular sessions available

Reports to: Regional Development Manager

The role will support the delivery and development of our schools-based programmes, including Move. Learn. Grow., Project Rugby, METTLE, SWITCH.

What you'll be doing:

You will help deliver engaging sports coaching sessions across schools and community settings, working with young people from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5. You'll also support the development of positive relationships with schools, grassroots clubs and local communities, helping young people transition into long-term participation in sport.

The role will also involve supporting holiday provision, contributing to monitoring and evaluation, and helping us capture the impact of our work across our communities.

We're looking for someone who has:

A NGB Level 2 Coaching Qualification in any sport is required, however if you don't have one we can support working towards getting one. Previous sports coaching experience is preferred, and a driving licence would be beneficial.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about using sport to make a difference and who can create inclusive, enjoyable and high-quality sessions for young people.

What you'll receive:

Regular hours to suit your schedule, training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across London.

The Harlequins Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any offer will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please complete the application form available on the Harlequins website and send it with a cover letter to foundation@quins.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Twickenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-08-2026

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