Sports Coach

Monarch Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Sports Coach to join a secondary school in Dursley, Gloucester. The role involves leading PE lessons and sports activities, supporting young people's physical development, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Candidates should have experience in coaching or working with youth and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers professional development opportunities and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Access to a wide range of school-based roles

Dedicated support from experienced consultants

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports or education setting is necessary.
• Must be willing to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Ability to manage behavior positively.

Responsibilities

• Lead PE lessons and sports activities.
• Deliver engaging coaching sessions.
• Assist in organizing extracurricular sports clubs.

Skills

Experience coaching or working with young people

Confident leading group activities

Flexible and reliable

Job description

Sports Coach - Secondary School in Dursley

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Monarch Education is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach to join a dynamic secondary school in Dursley, Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sport and physical activity, with a desire to inspire and support young people in their physical development and wellbeing.

Whether you're an experienced coach, a recent sports graduate, or someone with a background in youth work or physical education, we'd love to hear from you.

About the School & Location

Located in the scenic market town of Dursley, the school is easily accessible via local bus routes from surrounding areas such as Cam, Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, and Berkeley. Dursley offers a friendly community atmosphere and good transport connections, making it ideal for candidates with local knowledge or those commuting from nearby towns.

The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong academic performance, and commitment to student wellbeing. Staff benefit from a collaborative leadership team, modern facilities, and a positive working culture that supports professional development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support PE lessons and sports activities across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver engaging coaching sessions that promote teamwork, fitness, and skill development
• Assist in organising extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and events
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour during physical activities
• Work closely with teaching staff to support student progress and wellbeing
• Promote a healthy and active lifestyle within the school community

Ideal Candidate

• Experience coaching or working with young people in a sports or education setting
• Confident leading group activities and managing behaviour positively
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different sports and age groups
• Familiar with the Chippenham area and local transport routes
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Why Work with Monarch Education?

Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer:

• Access to a wide range of school-based roles
• Dedicated support from experienced consultants
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunities for professional development

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates.

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.