Casual Sports Coach (Female)

Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability Sport Yorkshire seeks a female Casual Sports Coach to deliver engaging physical activity sessions aimed at women and girls. This flexible role focuses on community-focused work, emphasizing participation and confidence in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a coaching qualification and a commitment to equality and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering sports or activity sessions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Understanding of barriers faced by disabled women.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality sports sessions for women and girls.
• Create an inclusive and empowering environment.
• Ensure safety and adherence to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Positive communication style

Motivational ability

Commitment to equality

Education

Recognised coaching qualification (Level 1/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Disability Sport Yorkshire is the leading charity in Yorkshire dedicated to improving opportunities for disabled people in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to ensure that disabled people have equal access to inclusive, high-quality sporting experiences across the region. Through innovative programmes, strategic partnerships, and advocacy, we work to break down barriers to participation and create a more inclusive sporting landscape.

We are now seeking a female Sports Coach to deliver weekly, inclusive and engaging physical activity sessions as part of our female-only programme. The role offers flexibility and is ideal for someone looking to contribute to meaningful, community-focused work.

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Hours: Casual, minimum 2 hours per week

Location: Wakefield

Contract: Self-Employed, invoiced monthly

Job Title: Casual Sports Coach (Female-Led Sessions)

Reports To: Project Lead

About Disability Sport Yorkshire:

Disability Sport Yorkshire is dedicated to improving opportunities for disabled people in sport and physical activity. Our mission is to ensure equal access to inclusive, high-quality sporting experiences across the region. We work to break down barriers through innovative programmes, partnerships, and advocacy.

Note: This post is open to female applicants only, as an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, to effectively deliver female-only sessions.

Job Purpose:

Lead the delivery of inclusive, fun, and safe sports sessions for women and girls, supporting increased participation and confidence in physical activity within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver high-quality sports and activity sessions tailored to female participants.
2. Create a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering environment.
3. Engage and motivate participants, supporting their physical, social, and emotional development.
4. Ensure safety and adherence to safeguarding and health and safety policies.
5. Complete basic monitoring and evaluation tasks (attendance, feedback).
6. Act as a positive ambassador for Disability Sport Yorkshire.

Person Specification:

• Female (occupational requirement).
• Experience in delivering sports or activity sessions.
• Positive, inclusive, and engaging communication style.
• Commitment to equality and supporting underrepresented groups.
• Ability to motivate participants of different ages and abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends).
• Standard DBS check or willingness to undertake one.
• Safeguarding and First Aid training or willingness to complete.
• Recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 1/2 or equivalent).
• Lived experience of disability or understanding of barriers faced by disabled women.
• Experience working with girls and women in community settings.

For informal enquiries, contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Disability Sport Yorkshire is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of disability, marginalisation, or underrepresentation in sport.