Job Description

Do you have a passion for coaching? Do you love delivering fun sports sessions to children? If the answer to these questions is YES then read on........

A variety of days and hours to suit, must be able to work weekends

Salary: 15-20 p/h based on experience

Mini Athletics Leeds are looking for a lead coach/class leader for our fantastic sports classes for walkers to seven year olds!

This is a great opportunity for someone who would like part time working hours in a job that gives great reward, inspiring children.

Benefits:
- Good hourly rate and bonus scheme.
- An opportunity to climb the career ladder at Mini Athletics from coach to franchise business owner.
- Gain experience and skills that are relatable to other careers such as teaching or sports studies.
- Opportunity to increase working hours at extra venues, schools and nurseries as the business grows.
- No qualifications needed as full training is given.

Mini Athletics delivers weekend/weekday classes, after school/nursery sessions, holiday camps and birthday parties to children aged 1 - 7 years. Our Amazineer class leaders follow the comprehensive lesson plans that take children through an imaginative journey in athletic movement.

We are looking to recruit for the position of Lead Coach for our fantastic Mini Athletics sessions. The role will be on a part time basis with the classes taking place on Saturdays and Sundays with weekday hours and school holiday hours available once training has been completed

We are looking for:
Someone who is passionate about inspiring young children and introducing them to the joys of sport.
A confident, patient, enthusiastic, reliable and organised person with boundless energy.
A blend of a fantastic sports coach and a captivating entertainer.
Although a coaching qualification and experience is preferable, it is not essential as full training will be provided.
A UK driving licence and access to a car are essential as needed to transport heavy kit from venue to venue.
Someone who is happy to commute to various locations around Leeds.
Excellent verbal communication skills.

The Role (in brief):
To welcome and acknowledge all participants upon arrival of each class with enthusiasm.
Take the attendance register.
To inspire and engage with the children in your classes.
Follow and deliver the Mini Athletics lesson plans in a fun and structured environment using equipment and apparatus provided.
Any other duties as required.

We will provide:
Enhanced DBS Check.
Child Safeguarding Certificate.
Uniform

To apply
If you would like to apply for this exciting position, please send your CV and a covering letter answering the question: "Why do you want to apply for this role?" to Haley Leonard at hleonard@miniathletics.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 10 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Schedule:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you able to travel around the Leeds and Bradford area
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: Mini athletics Leeds
Expected start date: 16/08/2025