Engaging Sports Coach for KS3-4 (SEMH Support)

Monarch Education; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Competitive pay

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a Sports Coach to support KS3 and KS4 learners in an Alternative Provision setting. You will work with students who may have SEMH needs, supporting engagement, behaviour and educational outcomes through sport and positive relationships.

As well as delivering engaging sport sessions, you will assist across lessons, set clear boundaries, build rapport, and transport learners when required in line with the provision’s policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Coaching qualification or relevant experience.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and set boundaries.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging sports, fitness and physical activity sessions.
• Supporting learners in lessons across Maths and English.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Managing behaviour through clear boundaries, consistency and structure.
• Using humour, patience and encouragement to engage hard-to-reach learners.
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and social development.
• Identifying triggers and implementing effective de-escalation strategies.
• Encouraging participation, attendance and positive learning behaviours.
• Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis where required.
• Collaborating with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding teams.
• Transporting learners when required in line with the provision's policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Coaching qualification

Strong communication

Resilient and calm under pressure

Full UK Driving Licence

Access to a reliable vehicle

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking a Sports Coach to support KS3 and KS4 learners in an Alternative Provision setting. You will work with students who may have SEMH needs, supporting engagement, behaviour and educational outcomes through sport and positive relationships.

As well as delivering engaging sport sessions, you will assist across lessons, set clear boundaries, build rapport, and transport learners when required in line with the provision’s policies.