Running Coach - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading coaching company in Coventry seeks passionate individuals for paid running coaching roles. Successful candidates will have running-specific qualifications and experience in one-on-one coaching. They should demonstrate a strong passion for running and possess motivational skills. The role offers excellent pay, flexible working hours, and the chance to be featured in the media. Interested applicants can apply through the company's website.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Flexible working hours

Opportunities to appear in the media

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant qualification and insurance.
• Experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis required.
• Demonstrable passion for running is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach technical elements of running, including posture and speedwork.
• Provide motivation and support to runners.
• Customize training schedules for individual clients.

Skills

Running coaching experience

Passion for running

Flexibility and reliability

Motivational skills

Education

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

Job description

Organisation We Run Ltd. Salary £25-45 / hour Location Coventry 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 Coventry.

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 :