Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Doncaster
Pay: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you inspire young people to develop confidence, teamwork, and resilience through sport?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branchare recruiting Sports Coach for active schools in Doncaster. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individuals who can use sport and physical activity to engage pupils, promote positive behaviour, and encourage active participation in school life.
The Sports Coach has an excellent opportunity to use your coaching experience to support pupils' physical, social, and personal development within an educational environment.
Sports Coach Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging sports sessions that encourage participation, teamwork, and physical wellbeing
- Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and leadership skills
- Adapt coaching activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities
- Encourage positive behaviour through consistent guidance and encouragement
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to enhance pupil engagement
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Sports Coach Requirements:
- Experience in sports coaching or physical activity leadership in a school setting
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to motivate and engage children and young people
- Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils
- Commitment to promoting wellbeing, participation, and personal development
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Weekly earnings between £460 and £650, based on your experience
- Gain valuable experience working within rewarding educational settings
- Build transferable skills that support long-term career development
- Receive personalised support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Help young people develop confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity
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 South Yorkshire.
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.