Sports Coach

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Smile Education are delighted to be supporting this friendly school in the recruitment of a Sports Coach. The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

We are currently seeking a Sports Coach to join this busy school based in Aston. This role is ideal for any graduates from a sports related degree or coaches with significant experience working with children or young adults. The successful applicant will be supporting pupils from Year 7 through to GCSE level, working alongside experienced PE Teachers and delivering pre-planned lesson content. This role is ideal for anyone who may be considering teacher training options, allowing you to gain first-hand classroom-based experience before committing to a route of study. It is also a fantastic change of pace for any experienced coaches looking for a new challenge.

The successful applicant will be joining the team from April 2025, with an expected salary range of £100-£130 per day, depending on experience level.

The school is located in Aston, within close proximity to Sandwell, Sutton Coldfield, and Birmingham. Applicants will receive training through our Smile Education Graduate Academy, including safeguarding training and access to multiple online training courses.

What to expect from applicants?

We would like applicants to be either a recent graduate from a sport-based route of study, graduating from 2023 onwards, or be an experienced coach with a significant work history based around supporting children or young adults.

To be successful in your application, you should have experience in one or more of the following:

1. A recent graduate (from 2023 onwards) from a sports related route of study or an experienced sports coach with a background in supporting children or young adults.
2. Confident in managing practical sports activities while working with large groups of pupils.
3. A genuine interest in working within a school setting and supporting pupils within PE.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

You may be based at more than one school within the Trust, so the ability to drive is helpful.

Ref: SM1LEL