Athletics Coach

Organisation: Canford School

Salary: Sports coach rates start at £20.59 per hour

Location: Canford Magna

Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)

Closing date: 1 March 2026

Job Description: Required for April (Summer Term) 2026

We are looking for a suitably qualified Athletics Coach to support the development and delivery of the Athletics Programme.

Working on a casual basis for an average of between 6 - 12 hours per week term time only during the Summer term, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of coaching Athletics within schools, clubs, and / or the sports pathways. They will also have a good level of current technical knowledge of the sport. Experience of officiating is also advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the premier co-educational boarding schools in the country, which has a fine sporting reputation alongside its strong academic profile. The 250 acre site just outside Wimborne in Dorset offers an inspirational working environment with impressive sporting facilities and a highly committed team of specialist coaches and dedicated members of the teaching staff.

Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.