Job description
Shape Young Lives Through Sport – Join as a Sports Coach in Sheffield!
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield
Salary Range: £95 -£120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you believe physical education can transform confidence, discipline, and ambition in students?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to support students within a vibrant and inclusive school environment in Sheffield. As a Sports Coach, you will be responsible for delivering structured physical activities, encouraging student engagement, and assisting in the overall development of pupils’ health and well-being. You will play a vital role in nurturing a love for sport while supporting students with a variety of physical and emotional needs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and assist PE lessons and structured physical activity sessions.
- Deliver extracurricular sports clubs and enrichment activities.
- Support pupils' physical, social, and emotional development through sport.
- Collaborate with PE teachers and other school staff to ensure consistent support.
- Provide one-to-one or small group mentoring for students in need of additional support.
- Manage behaviour positively during sports sessions and promote teamwork and respect.
- Ensure safe use of sports equipment and uphold safeguarding standards at all times.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience coaching or mentoring young people in schools or community settings.
- Relevant coaching qualification(s) or a degree in Sports Science, PE, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of child development and the role of physical education in schools.
- Confidence in managing groups and maintaining engagement during sessions.
- A proactive, positive, and empathetic attitude towards young people.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
- Dedicated consultant support and personalised career guidance.
- Free training and CPD opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Opportunity to progress into teaching, or SEN settings.
Ready to kick-start your career in education through the power of sport? Apply today and become a vital part of a school community that values physical activity, teamwork, and resilience.
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 across 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.