Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel; Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Location: Darwen
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Full-Time, Temporary)

Are you passionate about sports and supporting young people in overcoming challenges? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate Sports Coach to join a dedicated team within a specialist secondary SEMH provision in Darwen. This is a temporary full-time role, where you'll play a key part in promoting physical activity, building confidence, and encouraging positive behaviour in young people aged 10-16.

About the Role:
In this role, you'll support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs by delivering engaging and motivating sports sessions that promote teamwork, resilience, and well-being. You will be working closely with a team of experienced staff to help manage challenging behaviours and provide positive, consistent support in a safe and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging sports sessions tailored to the needs of the students.
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and growth in sports and physical activity.
• Support the development of social skills and teamwork through group activities.
• Work alongside staff to manage challenging behaviour and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
• Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to the team.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive approach, adapting your coaching style to meet individual needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an SEMH or similar setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students.
• A passion for sports and physical activity, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Patience, resilience, and a calm approach to managing challenging behaviours.
• A flexible and proactive attitude to support the diverse needs of the students.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and Keira will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.