Flexible School Sports Coach – Short-Term PE Support

Senploy; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting Sports Coaches to support schools across Rochdale, helping pupils get involved in physical activity, develop their sporting abilities and build confidence.

Most opportunities are day-to-day and short-term cover with the possibility of longer-term placements where schools need ongoing support. You will help deliver engaging PE lessons, coach pupils in various sports and promote teamwork and inclusive participation.

Qualifications

• Sports coaching or PE support
• Football, rugby, cricket or basketball
• Athletics, fitness or personal training
• Sports Science or a related degree
• Youth work or community sports programmes

Responsibilities

• Assist with PE lessons and lead practical sports activities.
• Coach pupils in individual sports and team games.
• Organise drills, warm-ups and structured activities.
• Support pupils to participate and develop skills.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship and positive behaviour.
• Help run lunchtime clubs and extracurricular sessions.
• Develop pupils' coordination, fitness and confidence.
• Adapt activities for different ages, abilities and experience levels.
• Work alongside teachers and school staff.
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and inclusively.

Skills

Energetic

Dependable

Enthusiasm for children

Team player

Education

Sports Science or related degree

Job description

Cover People are recruiting Sports Coaches to support schools across Rochdale, helping pupils get involved in physical activity, develop their sporting abilities and build confidence.

Most opportunities are day-to-day and short-term cover with the possibility of longer-term placements where schools need ongoing support. You will help deliver engaging PE lessons, coach pupils in various sports and promote teamwork and inclusive participation.