Job description
Unleash Your Passion for Sport — Become a Sports Coach in Sheffield and Empower the Next Generation!
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you ready to turn your love for sport into a rewarding career that inspires and transforms young lives?
GSL Education are excited to be working with a welcoming school community in Sheffield, seeking an energetic and driven Sports Coach. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your enthusiasm for physical activity while helping students build confidence, discipline, and lifelong healthy habits.
About the Role:
As a Sports Coach in Sheffield, you will deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions, supporting students of varying abilities to develop their skills and passion for physical activity. You will play a key role in promoting a positive sporting culture, enhancing students’ physical and mental well-being, and encouraging them to embrace teamwork and perseverance both in sports and in everyday life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead a range of sports and physical education activities designed to develop fundamental skills and promote fitness.
- Inspire students to actively participate, regardless of their ability level, creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
- Support and coach school sports teams in preparation for competitions and events.
- Promote fair play, resilience, and a positive attitude throughout all sporting activities.
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to integrate physical activity into the wider school curriculum.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and celebrating achievements.
- Maintain high standards of safety and ensure all equipment and facilities are used appropriately.
Job Requirements:
- Experience coaching or teaching sport to children or young people, ideally within a school or youth setting.
- A recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 2 Certificate in Coaching, PE or Sports Science degree, or equivalent).
- Strong practical knowledge of multiple sports and the ability to deliver a varied curriculum.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and build positive relationships with students.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
- 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 Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates reflective of your expertise and experience.
- A supportive network of dedicated education consultants to help guide your career.
- Opportunities to work in vibrant, forward-thinking schools that value sport and student well-being.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact, encouraging students to develop active, healthy lifestyles that last a lifetime.
Apply today to join an energetic school environment in Sheffield and help students discover their passion for sport!
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.