Job Title: Sports Coach Location: County Durham Pay: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term Can you inspire young people through sport while promoting confidence, teamwork, and resilience? GSL Education Newcastle branch are keen to appoint a Sports Coach to support schools across County Durham . We welcome applications from energetic and enthusiastic persons who can use physical activity to motivate students, encourage positive behaviour, and create engaging learning experiences. The Sports Coach is going to help students develop essential life skills while promoting participation, wellbeing, and personal achievement through sport. Sports Coach Responsibilities: • Deliver engaging sports sessions that encourage participation and physical development • Use coaching techniques to promote teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence • Adapt activities to ensure pupils of all abilities can take part successfully • Support teachers with behaviour management and student engagement where required • Encourage students to achieve personal goals while celebrating individual progress • Work collaboratively with school staff to promote a positive and inclusive environment Sports Coach Requirements: • Practical experience in sports coaching, physical education, or recreational activities • Ability to inspire young people through engaging and inclusive physical activities • Confident leading groups while maintaining a safe and supportive environment • Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude • Genuine passion for encouraging healthy lifestyles and student wellbeing • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) Why Join GSL Education: • Rewarding daily rates of £90–£120, based on your coaching experience • Gain valuable experience working within a range of educational settings • Develop transferable skills that support long-term career progression • Benefit from ongoing guidance provided by dedicated education recruitment consultants • Make a positive impact by helping young people grow through sport and physical activity Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the Newcastle. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘ Sports Coach ’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘ apply now ’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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