Sports coach
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Secondary School Sports Coach – Weymouth
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Secondary School Sports Coach to join a thriving and supportive school community in Weymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about physical education, student wellbeing, and helping young people build confidence through sport and active participation.
In this role, you will deliver engaging PE sessions, support curriculum PE, lead extracurricular clubs, and motivate pupils to adopt healthy, active lifestyles.
Location: Weymouth
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality PE lessons and sports sessions across a range of secondary year groups and abilities.
- Lead lunchtime clubs, after-school sports teams, fitness sessions, and enrichment activities.
- Support teaching staff in promoting physical activity, wellbeing, and positive attitudes to sport throughout the school.
- Encourage teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintain a safe environment by following safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour policies at all times.
- Prepare and maintain equipment, assist with event setup, and help organise school competitions and fixtures.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with young people—ideally within a school, coaching, or youth sports environment.
- Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., Level 2 Coaching Certificate, sports coaching/PE degree, or equivalent).
- A confident, approachable, and motivating attitude with the ability to engage secondary-aged pupils.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people develop both their sporting skills and personal confidence.
What the School Can Offer
- A welcoming and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and progression.
- Well-equipped sports facilities and enthusiastic pupils.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ health, wellbeing, and enjoyment of sport.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about inspiring young people through sport, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV outlining your relevant experience.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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