Sports Coach; Entry Level

THE EMPLOYER IS: ANTRIM PLAYBALL LTDThe Sports Coach will support the delivery of physical activity programmes, training sessions, and community-based coaching activities. The role is designed to introduce the participant to structured coaching, session planning, and athlete development.

• Session Planning and Delivery - The participant will learn how to plan, structure, and deliver effective sports coaching sessions, including warm-ups, drills, and age-appropriate activities.
• Coaching Communication Skills - They will develop clear verbal communication, instruction-giving, and motivational skills to engage groups and maintain safe, positive participation.
• Safeguarding and Participant Supervision - The participant will gain practical experience in supervising groups, recognising risks, and ensuring safeguarding and welfare standards are maintained.
• Equipment Setup and Operational Management - They will learn how to organise, set up, and safely use coaching equipment, ensuring activities run smoothly and efficiently.
• Performance Observation and Feedback - The participant will develop the ability to observe participant performance, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive, supportive feedback.
• Record-Keeping and Session Evaluation - They will learn to maintain attendance sheets, record key session information, and assist with evaluating session outcomes to improve future delivery.

• Good time keeping.
• Behaviour management.
• Previous coaching experience in any capacity.

The Employer is: ANTRIM PLAYBALL LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information
- Standard

Hours:

up to 25 hours per week.

- Flexible/Reduced

Hours:

May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.

- Additional

Hours:

The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.

The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on .

Vacancy  Job Sector Leisure Area Co Antrim Location Varies - Antrim & Lisburn Salary 16-17 £ 7.55, 18-20 £ 10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 30/01/2026 Closing date 12/03/2026 Worktime MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-2PM

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026