Sports Coach
The Youth Education Service (TYES) is working in partnership with an SEMH school in Woolton that supports students who have been or are at risk of being permanently excluded. We are recruiting for a Sports Coach to work within their KS3/KS4 site, supporting in the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons to inspire and motivate students with social, emotional, and/or mental health issues (SEMH).
The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, resilient, and resourceful individual who can use sport as a tool to develop students’ confidence, teamwork, and resilience while supporting their overall wellbeing. You will be working with small classes of secondary-aged students, and may lead some 1:1 or small group sports activities, facilitating extra-curricular sports activities, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. You will also collaborate closely with teaching staff to ensure students are consistently working towards positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver a range of engaging sports sessions tailored to students with SEMH needs.
- Promote the physical and mental health benefits of sports participation.
- Foster positive relationships with students, acting as a mentor and role model.
- Support the class teacher in embedding movement-based learning within the curriculum.
- Encourage teamwork, resilience, and personal growth through sport.
- Maintain high expectations of students’ behaviour, engagement, and effort.
- Comply with the school’s safeguarding and health & safety policies.
- Participate fully in the school community, supporting its ethos and values.
Key Benefits:
- 12-week Temp-to-Perm opportunity via The Youth Education Service before transitioning to a permanent contract.
- Exceptional CPD opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Well-resourced school environment with access to sports facilities and equipment.
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development.
- Supportive leadership team and proactive governors.
- A dynamic and innovative team of committed staff.
- The chance to develop strong partnerships with local secondary schools and community sports initiatives.
You must have:
- A passion for working with young people and using sport to inspire positive change.
- Experience coaching or delivering sports activities to young people, ideally those with SEMH or challenging behaviours.
- A relevant coaching qualification (e.g., FA Level 1/2, UKCC Level 1/2, or equivalent in any sport) or willingness to work towards one.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and motivate students.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- A positive, resilient nature and the ability to adapt to different challenges.
Hours: 08:00 - 15:00
Start Date: September 2025
TYES is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
Join us at TYES and help transform the future of education through sport!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £89.00-£107.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Enhanced DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
