PE & After-School Sport Coach
11-Month Fixed-Term Contract — September to July
Pay: €23,265 base over the 11-month contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 30 hours per week average
Start Date: ASAP
Location: South Dublin
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced, passionate coach to join us as a PE & After-School Sport Coach. You'll inspire children through engaging PE lessons, after-school clubs, and holiday camps, while taking on a genuine hands-on role in how we run and grow the business. This is a full-time career opportunity within a supportive, fast-growing organisation.
About Us
Active Sport Ireland is a leading multi-sport provider, delivering after-school programmes and holiday camps to children aged 4–12. We build physical literacy through fun, inclusive activities that develop confidence, resilience, and social skills. As we grow, we're creating opportunities across PE delivery, sales, marketing, and operations for the right people to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery
- PE Curriculum Delivery: Deliver structured PE lessons as our strand-specific coach for the Athletics & Games module.
- After-School Club Coaching: Plan and deliver high-energy, structured multi-sport sessions, introducing children to 10+ sports and developing their Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS).
- Camp Delivery: Deliver and support holiday camps during school breaks.
- Child Development: Adapt activities to different ability levels, promote inclusion, and create a safe, welcoming environment for every child.
- Positive Behaviour & Recognition: Champion sports values like teamwork and effort, recognising progress through initiatives such as “Star of the Day.”
- Communication & Reporting: Liaise professionally with parents, school staff, and colleagues, completing attendance reports, incident reports, and end-of-day handovers.
- Health & Safety: Provide basic First Aid where required and follow safeguarding procedures to protect children's safety and well-being.
Operations
- Customer Service: Respond to and follow up on parent queries in a timely, professional manner.
- Administration: Maintain accurate attendance spreadsheets.
- Continuous Improvement: Review and refine session plans on an ongoing basis.
- Camp Organisation: Prepare attendee lists and coordinate camp logistics.
- Communications: Write termly newsletters and create and maintain email templates.
- Equipment Management: Maintain, organise, and stock-check coaching equipment across all sites.
- Booking System Admin: Manage bookings, registrations, and parent accounts on our booking platform.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience coaching or working with children aged 4–12.
- Full driving licence, or easy access to schools across South Dublin.
- Recognised coaching qualification (NGB or third-level in sport).
- Energetic, reliable, and confident leading group activities and PE lessons.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and professional approach to work.
- Garda Vetting clearance and two references required.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering PE curriculum in a primary school setting.
- Athletics coaching certification.
- Safeguarding training certification.
- First Aid qualification.
- Social media or marketing experience.
- Experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to [email protected].
Pay: €23,265.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
