Sports Coach

Sports Coach 
Location: Blackburn
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–3:20pm | Friday 8:00am–2:30pm
Pay: £13.75–£14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Sports Coach to work within a Year 10 Alternative Provision setting in Blackburn. This role combines education support with a strong element of sport and physical activity, using sport as a tool to engage, motivate, and support young people with SEMH needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a sports coach who is passionate about making a positive impact and confident working with students who may display challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support structured sports and physical activities

• Use sport as a positive engagement and behaviour management tool

• Support students within the classroom and during practical sessions

• Promote teamwork, discipline, and positive behaviour

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students

• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working as a sports coach or in a similar role

• Strong behaviour management skills (essential)

• Confidence working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

• Calm, consistent, and resilient approach

• Ability to engage and motivate disengaged learners

If you are a sports coach who believes in the power of sport to positively influence young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a supportive alternative provision where sport plays a key role in student engagement and development.

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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.
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