Sports Coach (Part Time)

Reading Blue Coat School; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free meals

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Car leasing

Facilities access

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Reading Blue Coat School is seeking Sports Coaches to support the Sport & Physical Education department, coaching pupils across the School and managing one or more age-group teams. The role is seasonal, part-time, term-time, 8–10 hours per week, with sessions during the school day and after-school activities, games and competitions.

The ideal candidate will have an entry-level coaching qualification, a strong background in sport, experience delivering coaching to 11–16 year olds, and a valid

Qualifications

• At least an entry-level coaching qualification in your chosen sport.
• A strong background in playing or officiating sport.
• Experience leading the delivery of your sport to children aged 11–16.
• A full, clean driving licence (the ability and licence to drive a minibus is desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching in your sport to pupils across the School.
• Manage one or more age-group teams.
• Support after-school activities, games and competitions.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team coaching

Driving licence

Education

Entry-level coaching qualification

Job description

Reading Blue Coat School is looking for Sports Coaches to support its Sport & Physical Education department, coaching pupils throughout the School and managing one or more age-group teams.

The Role

The School needs netball and football coaches for the spring term, and cricket and athletics coaches for the summer term. This is a seasonal, part-time, term-time role of 8–10 hours a week, across sessions during the school day and after-school activities, games and competitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching in your sport to pupils across the School
• Manage one or more age-group teams
• Support after-school activities, games and competitions

About You

• At least an entry-level coaching qualification in your chosen sport
• A strong background in playing or officiating sport
• Experience leading the delivery of your sport to children aged 11–16
• A full, clean driving licence (the ability and licence to drive a minibus is desirable)

Benefits

• Pension scheme and free meals
• Staff discounts, cycle to work and car leasing schemes
• Free use of sports and leisure facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme and professional development

Key Details

• Location: Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning, Berkshire
• Contract: Seasonal, part time, term time (8–10 hours per week)
• Pay: £13.45 – £23.61 per hour, plus holiday pay
• Interview date: 23 November 2026
• Closing date: 9 November 2026