Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Enjoy using sport to motivate young people, build confidence, and encourage positive behaviour?
GSL Education are keen to appoint a Sports Coach to join active school communities in Wakefield. We are seeking an energetic and reliable coach who can use coaching skills to support participation, teamwork, and student development.
The Sports Coach is going to provide a valuable route into education, using sport and structured activities to help students develop resilience, discipline, and self-belief.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver structured sports activities that encourage participation and teamwork
- Use coaching techniques to support confidence, discipline, and positive behaviour
- Encourage students to develop communication, leadership, and social skills
- Support active engagement during sports sessions and wider school activities
- Promote safe, inclusive, and enjoyable physical activity for all students
- Work alongside staff to support student wellbeing and personal development
Sports Coach Requirements:
- Experience in sports coaching, fitness, recreation, or similar settings
- Ability to motivate and engage young people through practical activities
- Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
- Positive, energetic, and adaptable approach to working with students
- Commitment to promoting participation, wellbeing, and personal growth
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Attractive weekly rates based on your background and responsibilities
- Gain valuable experience using sport as a tool for student development
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to make a positive impact through coaching and mentoring
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 full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.