Running Coach - Oxford

We Run Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading running coaching company in Oxford is seeking passionate runners for paid coaching roles. Successful applicants will hold relevant qualifications and have coaching experience. The role offers flexibility, allowing you to choose your clients and schedules while ensuring excellent pay and self-employment benefits. If you're motivated to spread the benefits of running coaching, apply now to join this vibrant team.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Quick payments

Flexible working hours

Media opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, including at least one running-specific qualification.
• Experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis is essential.
• Ability to coach technical elements of running.

Responsibilities

• Coach runners individually focusing on technique.
• Motivate and inspire clients to improve their running.
• Manage your own schedule and client base.

Skills

Passionate runner

Motivational skills

Coaching experience

Flexibility

Education

Running-specific qualification (Athletics Coach or equivalent)

Job description

Organisation We Run Ltd. Salary £25-45 / hour Location Oxford Contract type (Part time) Closing date 30 November 2025 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 Oxford.

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 :