In-School Sports Coach: Inspire Confidence & Teamwork

GSL Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Wakefield is seeking a proactive Sports Coach to work within local schools. You will plan and deliver engaging physical activities and support pupils with positive behaviour and personal development.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and support staff, promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and adapting activities for different ages and abilities. DBS update service preferred. Immediate start with flexible day-to-day and part-time options.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sports Coach or PE Assistant desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people in school/youth settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils of different ages and abilities.
• Relevant sports coaching, PE, education or youth work qualifications desirable but not essential.
• Strong safeguarding commitment and DBS via Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate sports and physical activity sessions.
• Encourage pupils to participate positively in sport and physical activities.
• Promote teamwork, communication, discipline and respect.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Supervise pupils safely during sports sessions, breaks and extracurricular activities.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom or wider school activities when required.
• Work effectively with teachers, Teaching Assistants and other school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Adaptability

Job description

GSL Education in Wakefield is seeking a proactive Sports Coach to work within local schools. You will plan and deliver engaging physical activities and support pupils with positive behaviour and personal development.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and support staff, promoting inclusion, safeguarding, and adapting activities for different ages and abilities. DBS update service preferred. Immediate start with flexible day-to-day and part-time options.