Sports Coach

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Job summary

A leading sports education provider is seeking enthusiastic Sports Coaches to deliver engaging PE and sports lessons in primary schools across Yorkshire. This position offers a chance to make a real impact on children's lives through sport and physical activity. Candidates must have at least a Level 2 Coaching Qualification and experience working with young people. If you're passionate about inspiring the next generation through sports education, apply now!

Benefits

Great culture and work environment

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching/coaching young people.
• Experience planning and delivering structured lessons.
• First Aid and Child Protection training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PE lessons and various sports to primary-aged pupils.
• Build positive relationships and maintain discipline in sessions.
• Complete lesson administration and assessments.

Skills

Experience teaching/coaching young people

Strong organisational skills

Time management skills

Interest in delivering a broad PE curriculum

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

A Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Job description

Sports Coach
First Step Sports Group is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Sports Coaches. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children by helping them discover the joy of sport and physical activity.
With clear training pathways and opportunities for career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in sports education.

The Company
First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group, specialises in the planning, delivery, and assessment of high-quality Primary School PE. We work with schools across Yorkshire to provide engaging and professional PE and sports programmes. Our mission is to become Yorkshire’s most respected provider of Physical Education by delivering excellence, inspiring young people, and promoting lifelong participation in sport.

The Position
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Sports Coaches to deliver PE and sports sessions in primary schools. You will work with the same groups of children each term, helping them progress and develop their skills through structured, engaging lessons.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people in educational settings.
Please note, this is not a full time position

Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality PE lessons and a variety of sports to primary-aged pupils
• Build positive relationships and maintain discipline in sessions
• Complete lesson administration and assessments
• Develop and adapt schemes of work to meet pupil needs
• Create an exciting and inclusive learning environment
• Be flexible, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement
• Represent First Step Sports professionally at all times
• Travel to various schools and venues across the Yorkshire region
• Support the promotion of other First Step Sports Group services

Knowledge and Experience Requirements
• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching/coaching young people
• Experience planning and delivering structured lessons
• Interest in delivering a broad PE curriculum (e.g. Gymnastics, Games, OAA, Athletics, Dance)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience conducting risk assessments
• Experience working with a range of age groups
• GCSEs in Maths and English
• First Aid and Child Protection training (desirable)
• Committed to ongoing professional development
• A Level 2 Coaching Qualification is a mandatory requirement for this position
*Please note: A BTEC Level 3 qualification is not equivalent to a Level 2 coaching qualification and does not meet the minimum requirement for this role.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential, as travel to multiple locations is required

Why you should apply:
• Varied and exciting role
• Great culture and work environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
*All successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.
The recruitment process will consist of three stages: a telephone interview, a practical assessment, and a face-to-face interview.