Sports Coach

GSL Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Sports Coach in Nottingham. This role involves delivering engaging coaching sessions, leading activities, and promoting physical education among students. The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role and possess strong communication skills. This is a temporary to permanent position offering a pay rate of £130 - £190 per day depending on experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sports Coach or in a similar role within a school setting.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to inspire and engage pupils of all abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards related to sports activities.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports coaching sessions to pupils across a range of ages and abilities.
• Plan and lead extracurricular sports activities and clubs.
• Support school sports events and competitions.
• Encourage teamwork, fair play, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to integrate physical education.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivational skills

Ability to inspire pupils

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Job description

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Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Nottingham
Pay Rate: £130 - £190 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Temp to Perm

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Sports Coach looking for an exciting role?

GSL Education are seeking a motivated Sports Coach to join a supportive school in Nottingham. This role is perfect for someone passionate about promoting physical activity, developing students’ sports skills, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities of the Sports Coach:

• Deliver engaging sports coaching sessions to pupils across a range of ages and abilities.
• Plan and lead extracurricular sports activities and clubs.
• Support school sports events and competitions.
• Encourage teamwork, fair play, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to integrate physical education into the wider curriculum.

Requirements for the Sports Coach role:

• Previous experience as a Sports Coach or in a similar role within a school setting.
• Strong communication and motivational skills.
• Ability to inspire and engage pupils of all abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards related to sports activities.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

• Opportunities for professional development in sports coaching.
• Dedicated consultant support to match your skills with the right role.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

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