Sports Coach
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kids Planet Day Nurseries |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Coventry Area - Sports Coach |
Summary
Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Join Kids Planet as a Sports Coach in the Coventry Area!
We’re now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet?
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we offer our Sports Coaches:
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
How you’ll make a difference as a Sports Coach:
• By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children’s overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.
• Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.
What a Sports Coach needs:
• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.
• Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Sound like the place for you?
Apply today to join Kids Planet Day Nurseries.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?
Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.
Join Kids Planet as a Sports Coach in the Coventry Area!
We’re now looking for a Sports Coach to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Why Kids Planet?
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply
What we offer our Sports Coaches:
• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.
How you’ll make a difference as a Sports Coach:
• By delivering engaging sports and play activities that promote physical development, teamwork, and confidence, while supporting children’s overall care and wellbeing in line with the EYFS.
• Through working collaboratively with your team to create a safe, fun, and active environment.
• By building warm, trusting relationships with children and families through open, supportive communication.
What a Sports Coach needs:
• Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification or willing to complete through the Kids Planet Training Academy.
• Desirable but not essential to hold a sports-based qualification.
• Have a detailed understanding of the physical education requirements set by Ofsted, with knowledge of the EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Sound like the place for you?
Apply today to join Kids Planet Day Nurseries.