Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield, S17
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for sports and motivating young people?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to join schools in the Sheffield (S17) area. As a Sports Coach, this role is perfect for someone who can inspire pupils through physical activity, build confidence, and promote positive attitudes towards teamwork, health, and wellbeing.
Responsibilities as a Sports Coach:
- Plan and deliver engaging sports and physical education sessions.
- Support pupils’ physical development and encourage active, healthy lifestyles.
- Foster teamwork, discipline, and confidence through structured sports activities.
- Assist with behaviour management and provide support during classroom sessions where needed.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate sports into wider learning objectives.
- Support pupils during extracurricular clubs, sports events, and break times.
Requirements for Sports Coach:
- Previous experience coaching or working with children or young people is desirable.
- A recognised sports coaching qualification is advantageous but not essential.
- Excellent communication, motivational, and leadership skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
- An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily rates.
- Flexible full-time, part-time, day-to-day, or long-term placements.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
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’ and submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.