SPEC Training Schools

24/08/2026

WE'RE HIRING: SPORTS COACHES

After School Clubs | Chelmsford & Basildon

Do you light up a room with energy? Can you turn a shy kid into a confident one? Then we want YOU on the SPEC Training Schools team!

We're looking for passionate Sports Coaches to run our after-school clubs in two locations:

📍 Chelmsford
📍 Basildon

What we need from you:

• A genuine passion for working with kids and sport

• Confident, energetic personality, you can hold a room of primary school kids

• Reliable and punctual

• Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one)

• Own transport to get between venues

Coaching qualifications, safeguarding certs or first aid are essential.

Flexible after-school hours. Real impact on kids' confidence and wellbeing. A fun, supportive team behind you.

Fancy joining us? Drop us a message, comment below or email us at [email protected] and we'll be in touch!

Send a message to learn more

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12/01/2026

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28/04/2025

The Power of Sport in Child Development

Sport is so much more than games and competition.
For children, it’s a powerful tool for life.

Through sport, young people develop:

- Confidence: by achieving goals, big and small.
- Resilience: by learning to push through setbacks.
- Teamwork: by understanding the value of collaboration.
- Discipline: by committing to something bigger than themselves.
- Leadership: by stepping up when it matters most.

But none of this happens by accident.

It happens because of coaches.

A coach isn't just teaching a skill or running a session.
A coach is building character.
A coach is shaping future leaders, teammates, and contributors to society.
A coach is often the voice that says "You can" when a young person doubts themselves.

The role of a coach is critical.
Not just for athletic success, but for human success.

If you work with young people in sport, remember:
Every session is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.