Job Description

Now Hiring: Staff Development Manager - Lead, support and grow with Kanga!

Location:

Bradford, Keighley, Craven & surrounding areas

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, year-round

Salary:

25,000

Travel expectations:

Regular school visits across the region; attendance at head office for meetings; some opportunities to work from home

Lead with purpose. Deliver with pride. Jump into something meaningful.

At Kanga Sports, our mission is to

inspire and support all children to be the very best they can be -- physically, mentally, and socially

. We believe that when our team thrives, children thrive. We're committed to raising standards, celebrating growth, and making a real impact through active play and sport.

About the Role

We're looking for a

Staff Development Manager

to take the lead on growing, mentoring and developing our incredible team of coaches and play leaders. You'll deliver training, provide meaningful feedback, and support our people to be confident, consistent and ambitious in their work.

From onboarding and CPD to observations and progression pathways, you'll play a central role in building a strong and capable team who deliver with pride.

What you'll bring:

A passion for people development and high standards Coaching or teaching experience in a primary or sports education setting Strong communication, feedback and mentoring skills Alignment with our values and a belief in long-term, meaningful growth

Essential:

Full driving licence Minimum 3 years' experience in sports coaching, education, or workforce development Level 4 or higher qualification in Sports Coaching or a related field Experience in mentoring or training others

Desirable:

Full and clean driving licence 4+ years sports coaching experience in relevant settings Experience supporting apprentices or delivering CPD to sports coaches

What you'll get:

A key role in shaping Kanga's coaching team and long-term impact Ongoing CPD and leadership development Clear progression pathways A supportive, purpose-driven team
This role is

pivotal

to developing the heart of Kanga -- our people. You'll help every coach and play leader feel confident, capable and inspired in their work, while raising the standard across everything we do.

Ready to take the leap?

Contact office@kangasports.co.uk for a full recruitment pack
Visit www.kangasports.co.uk/careers to learn more about working at Kanga and fill in your application form

Key dates

Deadline for applications:

22nd June

Shortlisting:

23rd June

Interviews:

WC 23rd June

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Employee mentoring programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/06/2025
Reference ID: Staff Development Manager - Kanga
Expected start date: 01/07/2025