Assistant Sports Coach

Assistant Sports Coach – Munchkin Sports Pay: £60.00–£95.00 per day Location: South East London & Bromley Job type: Part-time, Holiday Camps Hours: Monday–Friday availability preferred Who We Are Munchkin Sports is one of London’s most respected and fast-growing children’s sports coaching organisations, inspiring 4,000+ children every week. For over a decade, we’ve delivered After School Clubs, Weekend Classes, Holiday Camps and Wraparound Care across South East London and Bromley. Our mission is to help every child grow in confidence while developing coordination, agility and movement skills in a fun, inclusive environment. Our curriculum is built around the Munchkin Fundamentals: Fitness, Agility, Balance, Skills and Spatial Awareness. We are now expanding our team and seeking enthusiastic Assistant Sports Coaches to support our holiday camps. The Role As an Assistant Sports Coach, you’ll support Lead Coaches in running fun, structured and safe sessions for children aged 4–11. This role is ideal for aspiring coaches, students, or anyone passionate about child development, sport and active learning. Key Responsibilities Coaching & Session Support Support Lead Coaches during activities Help maintain session structure Assist demonstrations and instructions Encourage participation and movement Promote fun, confidence and enjoyment Support safe use of equipment Child Engagement & Safety Supervise children aged 4–11 Build friendly relationships with participants Support behaviour expectations Help children feel included and confident Report concerns to senior staff Assist safe transitions between activities Teamwork & Organisation Prepare equipment and activity areas Assist with set-up and pack-down Follow daily plans and instructions Work cooperatively with the coaching team Attend staff briefings when needed Support smooth, safe daily operations Customer Service Greet families at drop-off and pick-up Communicate clearly with parents when appropriate Represent the Munchkin Sports values Maintain friendly, professional conduct Assist with basic parent enquiries About You You enjoy working with children and bring energy, reliability and positivity to every session. You are: Passionate about sport and activity Friendly, engaging and approachable Reliable with strong timekeeping Organised and structured A confident communicator A supportive team member Requirements * Some experience working with children * Confident supporting ages 4–11 * Good communication skills * Strong reliability and organisation * Full weekday availability in holidays * Interest in sport, physical activity or play * (Desirable) Coaching qualifications or first aid What You Will Receive * Pay of £60.00–£95.00 per day * Full training and development pathway * Coaching kit and equipment * DBS check completed by us * Supportive, friendly team culture * Opportunities for progression * Experience with a leading children’s sports provider How to Apply If you are enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about helping children learn through sport and active play, we want to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience, availability and interest in the role