Running Coach

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

Job summary

A leading running coaching company in Cheltenham seeks passionate running coaches. Successful candidates will hold relevant qualifications, possess coaching experience, and be motivated to inspire others. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for media exposure. Ideal for keen runners looking to share their love for the sport while encouraging others in their running journey. Self-employed status allows for tax benefits and improved work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent hourly pay

Quick payments after sessions

Flexible schedules

Access to partner projects

Media opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold at least one running-specific qualification such as Athletics Coach or Coach in Running Fitness.
• Experience in coaching running on a 1:1 basis.
• Demonstrable passion for running.

Responsibilities

• Coach individuals on technical elements of running including posture and speedwork.
• Motivate clients effectively.
• Work flexibly to fit personal commitments.
• Participate in partner projects and media engagements.

Skills

Passion for running

Experience in 1:1 coaching

Technical coaching skills

Motivation skills

Flexibility and reliability

Education

Running-specific qualification

Relevant insurance

Job description

Organisation We Run Ltd. Salary £25-45 / hour Location Cheltenham Contract type (Part time) Closing date 4 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 Cheltenham.

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 :