Sports Coach

Reeson Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven Sports Coach to work in Barnsley, focusing on delivering structured PE sessions and managing student behavior. Candidates should have experience in sports coaching and be confident managing challenging behavior. The role offers competitive pay from £90 to £120 daily, with options for full-time and part-time work. Applicants must be prepared for safeguarding checks including holding an enhanced DBS. Access to professional development is also available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible work options

Access to professional development

Structured working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching, youth work, education, or structured behavioural settings.
• Strong presence with direct, controlled communication.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour during physical activity.
• Practical problem-solving skills and quick decision-making under pressure.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured PE and sports sessions with clear expectations.
• Maintain firm boundaries and consistent routines.
• Apply strategies to manage behaviour and keep pupils focused.
• Track participation, performance, and engagement levels.
• Work efficiently with staff and external services.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching

Strong presence

Confidence managing challenging behaviour

Practical problem-solving skills

Job description

Are you a driven and disciplined Sports Coach ready to take on a role where your authority, structure, and leadership make a clear impact on pupil behaviour and engagement?

Reeson Education are seeking a reliable and assertive Sports Coach to work within a structured school setting in Barnsley (S75). This role suits someone confident, physically active, and comfortable maintaining firm routines while working with pupils who respond best to consistency and clear expectations.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach will lead physical activity sessions, reinforce discipline through structured routines, and maintain control in high-energy environments. The role focuses on building focus, resilience, and teamwork while supporting pupils to remain regulated and engaged throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Leadership: Deliver structured PE and sports sessions with clear expectations and purpose.
• Routine Control: Maintain firm boundaries, consistent routines, and orderly transitions.
• Behaviour Management: Apply direct strategies to manage behaviour and keep pupils focused.
• Progress Monitoring: Track participation, performance, and engagement levels.
• Professional Coordination: Work efficiently with teaching staff, leadership, and external services when required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in sports coaching, youth work, education, or structured behavioural settings.
• Strong presence with direct, controlled communication.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour during physical activity.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and quick decision‑making under pressure.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £90-£120 based on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time options.
• Access to professional development and training.
• A well‑organised, structured working environment.
• A clear opportunity to influence behaviour, discipline, and engagement.

Please be advised that this role requires strong safeguarding awareness, and successful applicants must meet all safer recruitment checks, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to apply for a new one.

For more information or to apply, please contact our dedicated consultant Mitch Stringer—Email: Phone: [phone])

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%.