Sports Coach

Empowering Learning Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Education experience

Ongoing work potential

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Rochdale is seeking a Sports Coach to support pupils during the school day. You will deliver and assist with sports sessions, encouraging participation and helping children build confidence.

The role involves working Monday to Friday, with a friendly school environment and safeguarding at the core. Immediate start is available, with potential for ongoing work for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or youth settings is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to engage children and young people.
• Willingness to follow safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with their physical, social and emotional development.
• Deliver and support sports and physical activity sessions.
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and school activities.
• Use sport to help develop pupils' confidence and social skills.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork and participation.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create a positive environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with general classroom and school activities where required.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Team player

Communication

Punctuality

Job description

Sports Coach

• Location: Rochdale
• Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Pay: £16.78 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking for a Sports Coach to join a welcoming school in Rochdale, providing dedicated support to pupils throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about sport, enjoys working with children and young people, and wants to make a positive difference in a school environment.

The Role

• Support pupils with their physical, social and emotional development.
• Deliver and support sports and physical activity sessions.
• Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and school activities.
• Use sport and physical activity to help develop pupils' confidence and social skills.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group support where required.
• Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork and participation.
• Work alongside teaching staff to create a positive and engaging environment.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with general classroom and school activities where required.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and approachable.
• Passionate about sport and working with children and young people.
• Confident engaging and motivating pupils.
• Able to encourage positive behaviour and teamwork.
• Confident working as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Calm and adaptable when dealing with different needs and situations.
• Previous experience working in a school, education, sports or youth setting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• £16.78 per hour
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Supportive school environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education
• Potential for ongoing work for the right candidate

If you are enthusiastic about sport and helping young people thrive and are looking for a rewarding role within a school setting, we would love to hear from you.