Sports Coach - Secondary School (PE & Behaviour Mentor)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE

CPD access

School-based experience

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an energetic Sports Coach for a welcoming secondary school in Blackpool. You will support PE lessons, run lunchtime and after-school clubs, and mentor pupils to boost attendance and engagement.

The role suits sports graduates, community coaches, or youth mentors who aim to inspire students aged 11-16 through structured sport while modelling positive behaviour and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Recognised coaching qualification (NGB Level 1 or 2) or degree in Sports Coaching/PE.
• Proven experience coaching/teaching or mentoring young people aged 11-16 in school, academy, or sports club.
• Confident communication skills with a calm, authoritative presence managing groups of teenagers.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive youth development.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply immediately).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality PE lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and lead lunchtime and after-school sports clubs, tournaments, and fitness sessions.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to improve attendance, confidence and classroom focus.
• Assist with behaviour management across practical PE environments, ensuring safety and participation.
• Work with pastoral team to run targeted interventions for SEMH or disengagement challenges.
• Support maintenance, setup, and safety checks of school sports equipment and facilities.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Education

NGB Level 1 or 2 (or degree in Sports/PE)

Sports Science/PE degree

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in Blackpool is seeking an energetic, proactive Sports Coach to join their physical education and pastoral support team.

This role is ideal for a passionate sports graduate, community coach, or youth mentor who wants to inspire secondary school pupils through physical activity, structured sport, and positive behaviour role modelling. You will work closely with the PE department, supporting practical lessons, running extra-curricular clubs, and delivering targeted 1:1 or small-group mentoring for students who need extra motivation and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Plan and lead engaging lunchtime and after-school sports clubs, tournaments, and fitness sessions.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor, using sport as a tool to improve student attendance, confidence, and classroom focus.
• Assist with behaviour management across practical PE environments, ensuring student safety and active participation.
• Work alongside the pastoral team to run targeted interventions for students with SEMH or disengagement challenges.
• Support the maintenance, setup, and safety checks of school sporting equipment and facilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Recognised coaching qualification (NGB Level 1 or 2 in any sport) or a degree in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Sports Science.
• Proven experience coaching, teaching, or mentoring young people aged 11-16 within a school, academy, or sports club setting.
• Confident communication skills and a calm, authoritative presence when managing groups of teenagers.
• Strong commitment to student safeguarding and promoting positive youth development.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one immediately).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Valuable school-based experience for aspiring PE Teachers, Cover Supervisors, or Youth Mentors.
• Supportive leadership and induction from an established physical education department.
• Access to ongoing CPD, safeguarding training, and school-based career development.