Sports Coach for Girls

Summary:

Sports Coach for Girls | Join a supportive team and make an impact in a thriving school environment.

About the School:

A school with a strong pastoral culture and a commitment to fostering confidence, curiosity, and compassion in students. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As a Sports Coach for Girls, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality sports programme that inspires and engages students. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment, while contributing to the development of young athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the PE Faculty with administrative, organisational, and technical tasks.
• Coach, officiate, and support lessons, clubs, and fixtures across a range of sports including rugby, football, hockey, netball, and summer sports.
• Take responsibility for teams on match days, including some weekend commitments.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of curricular and extracurricular sport across the school.
• Arrange and confirm fixtures, produce fixture lists, and liaise with other schools.
• Support the organisation of events such as sports days, competitions, and open events.
• Prepare, maintain, and store sports equipment and team kits.
• Conduct safety checks and risk assessments in line with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A sport science or related qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience coaching and participating across a range of sports.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with children and young people.
• Ability to manage groups positively and promote high standards of behaviour.
• Good ICT skills to support administration, assessment, and record keeping.
• A proactive, resilient, and team-focused approach.

Preferred

• Experience coaching young people aged 11–18.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Confidence coaching both boys’ and girls’ sport.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and school systems such as iSAMS.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and term-time only contract.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive team.
• Access to a vibrant and inclusive school community with a strong focus on pastoral care.