Job Description

About Mini Athletics

Mini Athletics delivers high-energy, story-led sports sessions that help children fall in love with moving. Every club is an "adventure" -- one minute we're explorers, the next we're superheroes -- and the children buy in because the coach brings it to life.

We're now hiring coaches to lead

o

ur weekday and weekend roles in Stansted

You'll deliver

1-hour after-school sessions

for children aged

4-8

in primary schools around Stansted. Or 3 hours at weekends.

This is not a "stand at the front and talk" coaching job. The best Mini Athletics coaches are

physical describers

-- you show it, shape it, model it, exaggerate it, and make it make sense in a child's body (not just in their head).

What You'll Do

Lead

fun, structured, story-led

after-school sessions (ages 4-8) Bring the adventure to life: big energy, big character, big engagement Demonstrate movements clearly and confidently (we want showers*, not talkers)
Help children build confidence, coordination, listening and teamwork -- without it feeling like "PE" Manage behaviour in a positive, upbeat way so every child can thrive Set up and pack away simple equipment safely Communicate professionally with school staff and parents when needed
Who We're Looking For

You'll be a great fit if you:

Are happy to

act silly

, be loud (when needed), and stand out -- for the children's benefit Can step outside your comfort zone and commit to the role (even if it feels a bit mad at first) Have

naturally high energy

and can keep it going for a full session Prefer

demonstrating

over explaining: children copy what they see Enjoy working with 4-8 year olds and understand they learn through doing Are reliable, organised and professional with schools

No sports qualifications needed.

If you can bring the energy and coach in a way that children feel and understand, we can teach you the rest.

Why Coaching walkers -8 Year Olds Makes You a Stronger Coach

Coaching this age group gives you a foundation that transfers to any sport, any age, any level.
Why? Because children don't learn by being talked at -- they learn through

clear demonstrations, simple cues, and physical understanding

. If you can coach walkers -8s well, you can coach anyone.

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children. You will need:

A willingness to complete a

DBS check

(or have one already) A professional, child-safe approach at all times The right to work in the UK
Training & Support

You'll be trained in the Mini Athletics method:

How to lead story-led sessions How to coach through demonstration (not lectures) How to keep sessions fun, structured and safe How to build brilliant rapport quickly
How to Apply

Send a short message with:

Your name and where you're based Your weekday availability (which days you can do after school) Any experience working with children (not essential, but helpful) Why you think you'd suit this kind of energetic, story-led coaching
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.00-20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person