Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield
Pay rate: £460 - £650 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
GSL Education are currently seeking individuals with experience in sports, fitness, or coaching to work in schools across Sheffield.
This role is advertised as Sports Coach; however, the position is focused on supporting students within classroom and school environments. You will play an important role in helping pupils stay engaged in lessons, encouraging positive behaviour, and supporting staff throughout the school day.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are confident leading groups, building positive relationships, and motivating young people.
About the Role
As a Sports Coach, you will support teachers and students across different areas of the school. The role includes classroom support, supervising pupils, and assisting with behaviour and engagement during lessons.
Your background in coaching or fitness will help you create a positive presence within the school and encourage students to participate and stay focused.
Main Responsibilities of Sports Coach:
- Support students during lessons and classroom activities
- Assist teachers in maintaining a productive learning environment
- Supervise classes when required and follow school procedures
- Encourage positive behaviour and student participation
- Work with small groups and individual students needing additional support
- Assist with the general running of the school day
Requirements of Sports Coach:
- Experience in sports coaching, fitness, or similar backgrounds
- Confidence managing groups of young people
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, flexible, and reliable attitude
- Interest in working within education settings
Why Join GSL Education?
This role provides valuable experience within schools and can help you progress into areas such as teaching support, behaviour mentoring, or cover supervision.
To work with GSL Education, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Provide a current CV with relevant recent references
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Sports Coach’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com for more information.