Afterschool Sports Coach - South Dublin

€18 per hour | Part-Time | Term-Time

Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week, with additional hours available

Join Kids Inc.

Join Kids Inc. and help children thrive after the school day through fun, active, and engaging sports activities.

With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Creche and Preschool services.

We are currently recruiting Part-Time Afterschool Sports Coaches to join our services in Ballinteer ETNS and Holy Trinity NS for the 2026/2027 school term.

Locations

We are recruiting one Sports Coach for each of the following locations:

• Ballinteer ETNS, Dublin 16
• Holy Trinity NS, Dublin 18

About the Role

As an Afterschool Sports Coach, you'll deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate sports activities that help children develop their physical skills, confidence and teamwork.

You'll create a positive and inclusive environment where children can stay active, learn new skills and have fun after the school day.

Please note: This role is Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-5:30pm during term time, with the ability to work during school holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering fun, engaging sports activities for children
• Supporting children's physical development, confidence and teamwork through sport
• Creating activities that are suitable for different ages and abilities
• Developing activities focused on skills development and confidence building
• Encouraging children to participate and try new activities in a positive and inclusive environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the afterschool programme
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for all children

What We're Looking For

• A qualification and/or previous experience in sports coaching or a related field
• Previous experience working with children is preferred
• A positive, enthusiastic and reliable attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in sport and supporting children's development
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging activities for children
• Willingness to complete Garda Vetting and reference checks

What's In It For You?

• €18 per hour
• Guaranteed minimum 10 hours per week, with additional hours available
• Paid, certified in-house training
• Career progression opportunities across a nationwide organisation
• Ongoing support from experienced managers and child development specialists
• Employee referral programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• The opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives every day

Apply Today

If you enjoy sport, working with children and creating fun, engaging experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for our 2026/2027 school term opportunities.

All successful candidates will be required to complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid Police Clearance Certificate where applicable (for anyone who has lived outside Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18).