Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield – S11
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you an energetic and motivated Sports Coach with a passion for inspiring young people through physical activity and teamwork?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated Sports Coach to join a vibrant school in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and young people, using sport as a tool to build confidence, improve behaviour, and encourage healthy lifestyles.
As a Sports Coach, you will:
- Support the delivery of PE lessons and extracurricular sports activities.
- Encourage participation, teamwork, and positive attitudes towards physical education.
- Work with pupils individually or in small groups to develop skills and confidence.
- Promote discipline, focus, and self-motivation through structured activities.
- Assist teachers in managing classroom and sports field behaviour.
- Act as a positive role model, fostering respect, inclusion, and resilience among students.
Requirements for Sports Coach:
- Experience working with children or young people in a school or sports setting.
- A background in sports coaching or a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 Coaching Certificate or equivalent).
- Strong communication, leadership, and behaviour management skills.
- A proactive and supportive approach to engaging pupils of all abilities.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.
What GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Dedicated support and guidance from your personal GSL Education consultant.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of Sports Coach, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.