Sports Coach

Smile Education Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible opportunities

Competitive pay

Day-to-day assignments

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting Sports Coaches to work across secondary schools in Telford and the surrounding area. The role supports PE delivery, engaging students and promoting participation, with flexible opportunities to fit your availability.

We welcome sports graduates, experienced coaches and aspiring teachers to apply. You’ll gain valuable experience in education and have the chance to progress into longer-term or permanent positions within Smile Education.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for sport and working with young people.
• Background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or related field.
• Previous experience with children/young people desirable.
• Sports-related degree or qualification desirable.
• Confidence and enthusiasm to engage and motivate students.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of PE lessons across secondary schools.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, teamwork and resilience through sport.
• Promoting positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Organising and delivering lunchtime activities and extracurricular clubs.
• Supporting school fixtures, competitions and sporting events.
• Working alongside teachers and other school staff.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging participation.

Skills

Passion for sport

Sports coaching background

Experience with children/young people

Sports-related degree

Confidence and enthusiasm

Reliability & adaptability

Education

Sports-related degree or qualification

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting Sports Coaches to work across secondary schools in Telford and the surrounding areas.

Are you passionate about sport and enjoy working with young people?

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coaches to support secondary schools across Telford. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced coaches, sports graduates, aspiring PE teachers or individuals with a strong sporting background who are looking to gain valuable experience in education.

We have a range of flexible opportunities available, including full-time, part-time, day-to-day and longer-term positions to suit your availability.

The Role

• Supporting the delivery of PE lessons across secondary schools.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, teamwork and resilience through sport.
• Promoting positive behaviour and student engagement.
• Organising and delivering lunchtime activities and extracurricular clubs.
• Supporting school fixtures, competitions and sporting events.
• Working alongside teachers and other school staff.
• Building positive relationships with students and encouraging participation.

Who We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for sport and working with young people.
• A background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or a related field.
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
• A sports-related degree or qualification (desirable but not essential).
• The confidence and enthusiasm to engage and motivate students.
• A reliable, flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Sports graduates, experienced coaches and aspiring PE teachers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Smile Education?

• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Day-to-day, part-time and longer-term assignments.
• Valuable experience working within secondary schools.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term and permanent positions.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.