Casual Sports Coach (Female)

Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability Sport Yorkshire is seeking a female Sports Coach to deliver engaging physical activity sessions in Wakefield. This flexible role focuses on enhancing participation for women and girls in sport, offering a supportive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates have a coaching qualification and a commitment to equality in sports.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering sports or activity sessions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (e.g., evenings or weekends).
• Safeguarding and First Aid training (or willingness to complete).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality sports and activity sessions tailored to female participants.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and empowering environment for all attendees.
• Engage and motivate participants, supporting their physical, social and emotional development.

Skills

Inclusive Communication

Motivation

Ability to Support

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 Hours Contract Contract/Temporary (Self-Employed basis, invoiced monthly.) Placed On Fri 16th May, 2025 Sport / Activity Disability Sport

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

Reports To: Project Lead

Location: Wakefield

Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour (minimum 2 hours per week)

About Disability Sport Yorkshire

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.

Please note: In line with the Equality Act 2010, this post is open to female applicants only, as it is an occupational requirement for the effective delivery of female-only sessions.

Job Purpose

To 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

• Plan and deliver high-quality sports and activity sessions tailored to the needs of female participants.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and empowering environment for all attendees.
• Engage and motivate participants, supporting their physical, social and emotional development.
• Ensure all sessions are delivered safely and in accordance with DSY's safeguarding and health and safety policies.
• Complete basic monitoring and evaluation tasks (e.g., attendance registers, feedback forms).
• Always act as a positive ambassador for Disability Sport Yorkshire.

Person Specification

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

For informal enquiries, please contact us on the above email so we can arrange to speak.

Disability Sport Yorkshire is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from individuals with lived experience of disability, marginalisation, or underrepresentation in sport.

Disability Sport Yorkshire is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of disability.

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