Sports Coach (Casual)
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Posted: March 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
Sports Coach is a casual role that involves working with children to promote physical activity and sport in a local community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and a degree in a relevant field, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
Job Description
Sports Coach
First Step Sports Group is looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as casual Sports Coaches. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children by helping them discover the joy of sport and physical activity.
With clear training pathways and opportunities for career progression, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in sports education.
The Company
First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group, specialises in the planning, delivery, and assessment of high-quality Primary School PE. We work with schools across Yorkshire to provide engaging and professional PE and sports programmes. Our mission is to become Yorkshire’s most respected provider of Physical Education by delivering excellence, inspiring young people, and promoting lifelong participation in sport.
The Position
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Sports Coaches to deliver PE and sports sessions in primary schools. You will work with the same groups of children each term, helping them progress and develop their skills through structured, engaging lessons.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people in educational settings.
Please note, this is not a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality PE lessons and a variety of sports to primary-aged pupils.
Build positive relationships and maintain discipline in sessions.
Complete lesson administration and assessments
Develop and adapt schemes of work to meet pupil needs.
Create an exciting and inclusive learning environment.
Be flexible, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement.
Represent First Step Sports professionally at all times.
Travel to various schools and venues across the Yorkshire region.
Support the promotion of other First Step Sports Group services.
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
Minimum 1 year of experience teaching/coaching young people
Experience planning and delivering structured lessons.
Interest in delivering a broad PE curriculum (e.g. Gymnastics, Games, OAA, Athletics, Dance)
Strong organisational and time management skills
Experience conducting risk assessments.
Experience working with a range of age groups.
GCSEs in Maths and English
First Aid and Child Protection training (desirable)
Committed to ongoing professional development
A Level 2 Coaching Qualification is a mandatory requirement for this position.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are essential, as travel to multiple locations is required.
Why you should apply:
Varied and exciting role
Great culture and work environment
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
The recruitment process will consist of three stages: a telephone interview, a practical assessment, and a face-to-face interview.
First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These roles involve regulated activity with children and require an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.
*All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.