Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is looking for a dedicated Sports Coach to inspire primary school children in Crosby, England. This role involves delivering engaging sport sessions, supporting teachers in PE lessons, and promoting healthy lifestyles. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a passion for physical education. This position offers flexible working hours, competitive daily rates, and ongoing training opportunities, making a real difference in local schools.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school or coaching settings.
• Passion for encouraging physical activity and sports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE and sports sessions to primary-aged pupils.
• Support teachers with PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs.
• Encourage teamwork and healthy lifestyles among students.

Skills

Experience working with children

Passion for sport and physical education

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Positive, adaptable attitude

Education

Relevant coaching qualifications

Job description

Sports Coach Needed - Primary Schools in Crosby

Start Date: February 2026

Contract: Flexible, ongoing

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable Sports Coach to work across primary schools in the Crosby area from February. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting children's physical development, building confidence, and promoting a love of sport in a school environment.

The Role

• Deliver engaging PE and sports sessions to primary‑aged pupils
• Support teachers with PE lessons, playground activities and extra‑curricular clubs
• Encourage teamwork, resilience and healthy lifestyles
• Work flexibly across different schools depending on daily/weekly needs
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff

We're Looking For

• Experience working with children (school, coaching, youth work or similar)
• A passion for sport and physical education
• Strong communication and behaviour‑management skills
• A positive, adaptable attitude
• Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Competitive daily rates via PAYE
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, FREE: inc. Thrive Approach, Behaviour Management, SLCN, EYFS and SEND courses
• Support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Rewarding roles making a real impact in local schools

If you're passionate about inspiring young people through sport and would love the flexibility of agency work, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to start your journey in the Education sector from February.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education" this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.