Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Barnsley
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have the energy and enthusiasm to inspire students through sport and physical activity?
GSL Education are looking to appoint a Sports Coach to work within welcoming educational institutes in Barnsley. We are seeking a motivated individual who can encourage participation, promote healthy lifestyles, and use sport to build students' confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys motivating young people while supporting their personal, social, and physical development.
Sports Coach Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging sports sessions that encourage participation and skill development
- Support pupils during PE lessons, extracurricular activities, and school sporting events
- Promote teamwork, respect, and positive behaviour through structured activities
- Adapt coaching sessions to suit different ages, abilities, and learning needs
- Work alongside teaching staff to encourage student engagement and wellbeing
- Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment during all physical activities
Sports Coach Requirements:
- Previous coaching or sports leadership experience is desirable
- Experience working with children or young people is advantageous
- Strong communication and motivational skills
- Ability to build positive relationships and encourage student participation
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Competitive weekly pay between £460–£650, depending on experience
- Gain experience across a variety of educational settings and age groups
- Enhance your coaching skills within a rewarding school environment
- Enjoy flexible opportunities that fit your career aspirations
- Be part of helping students develop confidence, fitness, and lifelong healthy habits
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 the ‘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.