Job Description
An Active Stirling Early Years Coach plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities, promoting an active lifestyle by creating a fun and engaging environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years. This role involves helping children develop fundamental movement skills, confidence, and a love for being active. Please note, this role is fixed term until 31st March 2026.
Requirements
To deliver a quality Early Years programme for all abilities and support wider facility operations as required. Responsibilities include planning Early Years classes to meet individual needs by providing high-quality coaching experiences to children aged 6 months to 5 years. Candidates should have experience working with young children in coaching or early years education settings, and hold a relevant coaching qualification (e.g., UKCC Level 1 or 2) or an early year's qualification (e.g., SVQ, HNC, Degree).
* Ability to plan, deliver, and adapt fun, age-appropriate physical activity sessions.
* Strong communication skills to engage confidently with children, parents, and carers.
* Enthusiastic, friendly, approachable, and able to motivate and inspire young children through play.
* Great organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Basic understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.
* Flexible and willing to travel to different venues within Stirling as required.
* Membership of the PVG Scheme.
* First Aid and Child Protection certificates.
Responsibilities
1. Plan and deliver high-quality early years physical activity sessions that promote physical literacy and fundamental movement skills (balance, coordination, agility).
2. Ensure all activities are safe, inclusive, and adapted to individual needs and abilities.
3. Support children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through structured and free play.
4. Set up, pack away, and maintain equipment to a high standard.
5. Build positive rapport with children and parents to create a supportive atmosphere.
6. Attend training development days and team meetings to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
7. Be a positive role model, promoting the benefits of an active lifestyle to families and the wider community.
8. Keep accurate registers and contribute to monitoring and reporting when required.
9. Always follow Active Stirling's child protection, health and safety, and equality policies.
The Individual
At Active Stirling, we aim to improve people's lives through increased activity. We expect our team to embody our values: people-centred, ambitious, respectful, team spirit, and integrity. You will be a true team player with a positive attitude, working alongside passionate colleagues to deliver a consistent, quality service. You will also have opportunities for personal development and training.
Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays, free use of leisure facilities, and free parking.
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