Running Coach - Bristol

We Run Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier coaching company in Bristol is seeking passionate individuals to provide paid running coaching. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in running coaching, experience with one-on-one coaching, and a strong enthusiasm for running. The role offers flexible hours, excellent pay, and the opportunity to work with a well-known brand. Candidates will coach techniques like posture and speedwork, fostering a positive environment for runners of all levels.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Quick payments

Flexible working hours

Media exposure opportunities

Self-employed status with tax benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification with insurance.
• Demonstrable passion for running is essential.
• Experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Coach runners on technical elements including posture and speedwork.
• Motivate and support runners in their training.
• Work flexibly around existing commitments.

Skills

Coaching experience

Passion for running

Motivational skills

Flexibility and reliability

Education

Running-specific qualification (Athletics Coach, Coach in Running Fitness)

Job description

Organisation We Run Ltd.
Salary £25-45/hour
Location Bristol
Contract type (Part time)
Closing date 11 January 2026

Job Description

We Run is the UK's #1 Running Coaching company, having coached thousands of recreational runners since 2014.

We currently have opportunities for paid running coaching work in Bristol.

What We're Looking For

• Hold a relevant qualification, including at least one running-specific qualification (Athletics Coach, Coach in Running Fitness or equivalent) and relevant insurance (insurance is included in most UKA qualifications)
• Be a keen, passionate runner. We're not necessarily looking for Olympians, but a demonstrable passion for running is essential
• Have experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis
• Be flexible, reliable and, of course, awesome motivators
• Buy into our mission to spread the benefits of running coaching to all runners
• Be comfortable coaching the technical elements of running, including posture, foot strike, hip position, arms, cadence, speedwork, training schedules, warming up and cooling down and strength and conditioning
• Be friendly, generous, personable team-players

Benefits

• Excellent pay, with a generous hourly-rate
• Quick payments after session delivery
• Flexible working to fit around your existing commitments and lifestyle. You choose how many clients you work with, and on what schedule
• Access to We Run's partner projects (previous partners include Race for Life)
• Opportunities to appear in the media (we've been featured in The Guardian, Men's Running Magazine, Women's Running Magazine, Coach Magazine, Shortlist Magazine and Runner's Radar, to name a few)
• You remain self-employed and protect all your tax benefits

Interested? Complete the short form on our website and we'll email you over all the relevant details: