Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could you use your coaching experience to inspire students, encourage participation, and promote positive development?
GSL Education are looking to appoint an excellent Sports Coach to join schools in Sheffield. We are seeking a motivated coach who can bring energy, leadership, and a positive attitude to support students through sport and physical activity.
This role gives you the opportunity to use coaching skills to encourage teamwork, resilience, and personal growth while helping students stay engaged throughout the school day.
Responsibilities of the Sports Coach:
- Organise and deliver sports activities that encourage participation and enjoyment
- Use coaching methods to promote confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline
- Encourage students to develop positive attitudes towards fitness and wellbeing
- Support students in achieving personal and group goals through structured activities
- Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment during sports sessions
- Work collaboratively with staff to support student engagement and development
Requirements for the Sports Coach:
- Experience in sports coaching, fitness instruction, or related activities
- Ability to motivate and engage young people through active learning
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Positive and adaptable approach to working with students
- Commitment to promoting participation, respect, and personal development
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Weekly pay packages based on your level of experience
- Build valuable experience working with young people in school settings
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to apply coaching skills in a rewarding and impactful role
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 throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Sports Coach’ role, or to be considered, 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.