After School Sports Mentor

SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATION is a sport for development organisation that raises aspirations through sport. The After Schools Sports Mentor will work directly within primary and secondary schools to deliver a broad suite of after‑school activities, sports programmes, and sport‑led initiatives, encouraging physical activity, supporting students’ personal development and strengthening school engagement through structured, inclusive sessions.

• Deliver after‑school sports sessions, clubs, and structured activity programmes across partner schools.
• Liaise with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to coordinate timetables, session plans, and programme delivery.
• Support the planning of sport‑led initiatives that promote physical well‑being, confidence building, teamwork, and social development.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and outcomes, providing feedback to schools and internal teams.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of diverse groups, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.
• Represent the organisation professionally within school settings, maintaining positive relationships.

• Experience delivering sports or youth activity sessions.
• Ability to work with young people of varying ages and abilities.
• At least one coaching qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in any sport‑related discipline.
• Experience of school‑based delivery of programmes.

The job may close before the listed closing date at the employer’s discretion.

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Vacancy  | Sector:
Leisure | Area:
Belfast | Salary: 16‑17 (age) £7.55, 18‑20 £ 10.00, 21+ £12.21 per hour |

Contract:

Temporary |

Hours:

up to 25 per week (flexible/reduced hours available on approval) | Published: 06/01/2026 | Closing: 16/02/2026