Assistant Sports Coach
Help our team deliver high level coaching to students
All Camp Locations
Role Overview
Assistant Academy Coaches split their time between assisting in delivering coaching sessions in their chosen Specialist Academy and delivering the evening and weekend activities. Ensuring the students’ safety, welfare, and enjoyment at Exsportise. Assistant Academy Coaches will support students in all aspects of their daily routine while with us.
Skills You'll Gain
In this role you'll gain practical experience working with international children and young people, delivering and supporting coaching sessions alongside experienced Head Coaches. You'll benefit from mentoring by industry professionals, including Ex-Olympians and leading brands (such as Arsenal Football Development and Acosta Dance Foundation), learning best practices in coaching, teaching, and student engagement. The role develops transferable skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility, safeguarding, problem-solving, and adapting to a fast-paced multicultural educational environment. There are clear pathways for progression, and you'll work in a rewarding environment inspiring young people and building your confidence. You'll create lasting memories as part of a close residential camp team, taking part in social events and helping students gain skills and confidence.
To view the full job details including Working Conditions download the Job Description
Share responsibility for the welfare, well-being, and happiness of all Exsportise students throughout their stay. Deliver high-quality coaching plans, including warm-up, stretching, cool-down, and exercise setup. Assist with recording level testing and progress reporting for each player.
Engage with students during breaks, encourage positive behaviour, ensure camp rules are followed (including phone restrictions), and foster social interaction. Ensure all activity and sports equipment is prepared, well-maintained, and safely stored after use.
Support the organisation and running of evening events led by Events Managers, promoting student engagement and participation. Take an active role in supervising students on weekend excursions and assisting with student arrivals and departures.
Carry out mealtime, wake-up, and bedtime duties on a rota basis, managing registers and ensuring student safety and integration in boarding houses. Actively encourage students to attend activities, eat well, and interact socially.
Foster inclusion and maintain a supportive, energetic atmosphere across all activities and boarding areas, acting as a positive role model. Follow all guidelines in the Staff Handbook and instructions from senior staff, including safeguarding, child protection, and incident reporting policies.
Additional Duties
Participate in staff meetings and briefings. Assist with camp setup and pack-down. Undertake any reasonable tasks as requested.
About you
All staff are responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the centre while upholding the highest standards of safety and care.
We look for Team Members who are friendly, positive, and approachable, who remain calm and professional in all situations. Staff must be reliable role models with high personal standards, respect confidentiality and professional boundaries, work effectively as team players contributing to a positive environment, and fully embrace the Team Orange spirit.
Job Specific Personal Specification & Qualifications
To be suitable for this role, you possess native or near-native competence in English (minimum CEFR C1 level) and hold at least a valid entry level coaching qualification in your chosen activity or have extensive coaching / playing experience at national league level or equivalent. You motivate and engage students of varying ages and abilities with good communication and interpersonal skills, bringing an enthusiastic, approachable, friendly, and reliable attitude that shows initiative. You adapt flexibly to changing schedules and duties, adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies, maintain professionalism in appearance, conduct, and language, and fully participate in camp life including supervising meals, free time, and excursions. You commit to being fully present during activities by limiting personal phone usage to maximise interactions and act as a positive role model, demonstrate cultural sensitivity for inclusive work with diverse groups, take initiative beyond duties, and embrace feedback for continuous professional development.
To Apply
All staff must be over the age of 18 and must have completed secondary school / college at least one year prior to joining us. This safeguarding measure is in place to protect both our students and our staff. Staff must be medically fit for their role; where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be discussed and made.
Are you enthusiastic about working with young people, committed to safeguarding, a strong team player, flexible about residential hours, appropriately qualified for your chosen role, and excited by a lively – and at times demanding – international summer school environment? If so, submit your application now. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have any further questions or are not sure what role to apply for, please contact us at: recruitment@exsportise.co.uk
All staff must pass employment checks, including confirmation that they are not barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position with us. Working with Exsportise involves direct contact with vulnerable children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
