Running Coach - Woking / Guildford

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

Job summary

A leading running coaching company in the UK, specializing in individual coaching, is seeking dedicated running coaches in the Woking and Guildford area. Ideal candidates will be passionate runners with relevant coaching qualifications and experience in personalized training. The role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the chance to engage with various partners and media opportunities, while remaining self-employed to maximize tax benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Quick payments after sessions

Access to partner projects

Media exposure opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification including at least one running-specific qualification.
• Experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis is essential.
• Comfortable coaching technical elements of running.

Responsibilities

• Coaching individuals on running techniques.
• Creating and adapting training schedules.
• Motivating clients to achieve their running goals.

Skills

Relevant running-specific qualifications

Experience coaching running on a 1:1 basis

Passion for running

Flexibility and reliability

Technical coaching skills

Education

Athletics Coach, Coach in Running Fitness or equivalent

Job description

Organisation We Run Ltd. Salary £25-45 / hour Location Woking / Guildford 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 the Woking / Guildford area.

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 :