Sports Coach/Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Ongoing training

Supportive environments

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is looking for Sports Cover Supervisors to join Sheffield secondary schools. Start dates are ASAP, with both full-time and part-time roles across multiple schools. Ideal candidates have a background in sports or coaching and can inspire students.

Strong communication, organisational skills, and a genuine passion for working with young people are essential. DBS checks or willingness to apply are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and engaging with young people.
• Ability to manage classroom environments and promote positive behaviour.
• Comfort delivering pre-set work and adapting to different schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term absences.
• Deliver pre-set work and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage behaviour and model teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
• Support PE lessons or extracurricular sports activities when needed.

Skills

Sports background

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Sports Science degree

Job description

Sports Cover Supervisors

Secondary Cover Supervisors with a Sports Background

Are you passionate about sport and education? Do you have experience leading young people and want to take your skills into the classroom? We're looking for enthusiastic and confident individuals with a background in sports to join secondary schools across Sheffield as Cover Supervisors starting ASAP.

Whether you're a qualified coach, personal trainer, PE graduate, or simply have a strong sporting background, this could be the perfect opportunity to inspire the next generation both in and out of the classroom.

The Role:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Act as a positive role model - particularly in promoting teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
• Potential to support with PE lessons or extracurricular sports activities.

Ideal for:

• Sports coaches, graduates in Sports Science, PE, or related fields.
• Individuals with experience in youth work, team leadership, or mentoring.
• Anyone looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career.

Positions Available:

• Full-Time and Part-Time roles - flexible to suit your availability.
• Roles starting Immediately.
• Opportunities to work across a range of Sheffield secondary schools.

What You'll Need:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for working with young people.
• A background in sports or coaching (formal qualifications a bonus, but not essential).
• DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Supportive school environments and ongoing training.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• A chance to make a real difference.

Ready to step into the classroom and bring your sporting passion to education?