Running Coach - Cardiff

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

Job summary

A leading running coaching company in Cardiff is seeking passionate running coaches to join their team. Successful applicants will have relevant qualifications and experience in coaching, along with a love of running. The position offers excellent pay and flexible working conditions tailored to fit individual schedules. This is a unique opportunity to inspire others and embody the values of running coaching.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for media appearances

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification, including at least one running-specific qualification.
• Be a keen, passionate runner.
• Have experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities

• Coach technical elements of running such as posture and cadence.
• Motivate clients and spread the benefits of running coaching.
• Be flexible and manage schedule according to client needs.

Skills

Passion for running

Experience in coaching

Ability to motivate

Knowledge of running techniques

Education

Running-specific qualification (e.g., Athletics Coach)

Job description

Organisation: We Run Ltd. Salary: £25-45/hour Location: Cardiff Contract type: Part time Closing date: 5 October 2025

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 Cardiff.

Successful Applicants Will:

• 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

In Return We Offer:

• 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: https://www.we-run.co.uk/running-coach-jobs/