Job description

Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Sheffield, S9
Daily Rate: £95 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for inspiring young people through sport and physical activity?

GSL Education are looking to appoint a dedicated Sports Coach to work in a welcoming school in the Sheffield, S9 area. As a Sports Coach, this role involves using your sporting knowledge and coaching skills to engage pupils, promote healthy lifestyles, and support them in developing essential teamwork and resilience skills.

Responsibilities as a Sports Coach:

  • Deliver engaging sports and physical education sessions tailored to pupils’ abilities.
  • Motivate and encourage students to participate in a range of physical activities.
  • Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development through sport.
  • Assist in managing behaviour during lessons and extracurricular activities.
  • Work closely with teaching staff to support learning and personal development.

Requirements for Sports Coach:

  • Previous experience as a Sports Coach, PE Assistant, or in a similar role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
  • A recognised coaching qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
  • A full CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained.

What GSL Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily rates reflective of your experience and skills.
  • Ongoing support from experienced education consultants.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A fair and transparent recruitment process.

Please be advised that this role requires 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.

To apply for the role of Sports Coach, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your most up-to-date CV.