Sports Coach

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an exceptional Sports Coach to work at an Alternative Provision in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2025. The role involves enhancing athlete skills, designing training programs, and ensuring safety during practices. Candidates must have a relevant degree, strong leadership abilities, and a willingness to undergo safeguarding checks. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' athletic development positively.

Qualifications

• Holding a Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education Degree at 2:1 classification or higher.
• Strong understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques of the specific sport being coached.
• Knowledge of basic sports injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the skills of individual athletes or the team as a whole.
• Designing training programs and providing instruction and feedback.
• Ensuring proper safety guidelines and equipment are in place.

Job description

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GSL Education are currently looking to appoint an exceptional Sports Coach to work at an Alternative Provision in York, North Yorkshire starting in September 2025.

Sports Coach Responsibilities:

• Enhancing the skills and abilities of individual athletes or the team as a whole.
• Designing training programs, organising practice sessions, and providing instruction and feedback to help athletes improve their technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental focus.
• Individualised instruction and feedback are essential to help students reach their full potential.
• Ensure that proper safety guidelines and equipment are in place during practices and matches.
• Provide positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and constant encouragement to help athletes develop confidence and resilience.
• Regularly update students and parents about practice schedules, match results, and any other relevant information.

Sports Coach Requirements:

• Holding a Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education Degree at 2:1 classification or higher.
• A strong understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques of the specific sport being coached is essential.
• Knowledge of basic sports injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation techniques is crucial.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire, motivate, and guide student athletes.
• The ability to provide constructive feedback and encouragement to athletes while maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply a for a new one through GSL Education.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Sports Coach in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.