Children’s Physical Activity Coach

Children’s Physical Activity Coach in Jersey (Relocation)

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 (after training)

Start date: January 2027 (flexible for the right person)

Love what you do. Change where you do it.

Are you an experienced children’s coach in gymnastics, martial arts, multi-sports or a similar discipline that builds real physical literacy? Are you ready for a better pace of life with a company that genuinely values longevity and growth? This could be the move you’ve been waiting for.

About our client

Our client is an established, forward-thinking children’s physical activity organisation that delivers structured programmes in primary schools across the UK and Jersey. They’re passionate about supporting children’s holistic development through physical activity. They’re now growing their small Jersey team and are looking for a coach who wants to grow with them.

What’s on offer

• £36,000 – £42,000 starting salary once trained

• A real stake in the company’s growth, with discretionary profit share as the business grows

• Paid training before you relocate (£500 per month)

• Flexible working hours

• All uniform and equipment provided

• A small, supportive team, with full training and ongoing support from industry experts

How it works

Before relocating, you’ll learn the company’s teaching programme through evening and weekend sessions in and around Maidenhead, alongside your current role. You’ll be paid £500 per month during this period. This gives you the chance to experience the role and show you can deliver to their standards before fully committing. The training timeline can be flexible for the right candidate. Once you’ve completed training, you’ll move to Jersey and begin teaching full time.

Relocation support

• Flights for a site visit and for your relocation, reimbursed once your contract is signed

• Meet and greet at the airport

• Support obtaining your right-to-work certification in Jersey

• Advice on transporting your car and finding rented or permanent accommodation

Life in Jersey

• One of the warmest, sunniest spots in the British Isles

• A beach within 20 minutes wherever you are on the island - a great way to unwind after work

• Virtually no commute on a 9 x 5 mile island

• Income tax capped at 20%, with 5% VAT equivalent

• A slower, more relaxed pace of life

• Great connections to the UK and Europe, with France just an hour away by boat

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering a bespoke physical activity programme to children and young people in primary schools and the community

• Completing related administration and planning

• Contributing to the ongoing growth of the organisation

What you’ll need

• Proven experience coaching or leading children’s groups in gymnastics, martial arts, sport or a similar physical discipline

• Strong physical literacy and the energy for active, hands-on teaching

• A genuine passion for child development and for helping every child be the best they can be

• Natural authority and presence with groups of all ages

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with schools, parents and colleagues

• A passion for fitness, sport and a healthy, active lifestyle

• Availability for evening and weekend training in and around Maidenhead (ideal for candidates in London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire or Surrey)

• A clean driving licence and your own vehicle

Interview process

Interviews will take place online and in person in Berkshire/Buckinghamshire and Jersey.

Interested?

Apply now, or contact Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment, at steve@lovechildcarerecruitment.com for an informal chat