Sport Mentor

SPORTS MENTOR / MULTI-SPORTS COACH (ALTERNATIVE PROVISION)

We are recruiting for an energetic and inspiring Sports Mentor to join an alternative education and mentoring provision supporting young people across Southampton, Portsmouth, and Hampshire.

This provision works with students who have become disengaged from mainstream education, using sport, mentorship, and teamwork to help rebuild confidence, self-belief, and a positive relationship with learning. Sport is used as a powerful tool to support personal development, emotional regulation, and resilience.

The setting is values-led, promoting teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship, both on and off the pitch. Every session is designed to be purposeful, inclusive, and supportive, helping young people feel safe, motivated, and capable of success.

THE ROLE:

This is not a traditional coaching role. As a Sports Mentor, you will use sport to engage, motivate, and mentor young people who need positive role models and structure.
You will be responsible for:

Delivering engaging and inclusive multi-sport sessions
Mentoring young people to build confidence, self-esteem, and direction
Creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment
Promoting health, fitness, teamwork, and enjoyment
Supporting students to re-engage with education and positive routinesThis role is ideal for someone passionate about sport and youth development, who thrives on building relationships and making a tangible difference.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Location: Hampshire (multiple sites)
Position: Sports Mentor / Multi-Sports Coach
Type of work: Alternative Provision / Mentoring
Contract start date: Immediate
Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
Contract type: Long-term
Full time/part time: Full-Time (part-time considered)
Pay: From GBP14.66 per hour
Working hours: 08.30am-15.30pmEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with young people (schools, clubs, or community settings)
Minimum of 1 year coaching experience (any sport)
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Passion for mentoring and supporting vulnerable young people
First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
Hold a full UK driving licence (or be willing to work towards this)
Provide relevant referencesOTHER:

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed