Sport Coach

Vision for Education are looking for Sports Coaches to work in schools in and around the Selby area. This role will be cover general lessons in secondary schools as well as PE lessons when needed

Job Title: Sports Coach

Job Type: Full-Time, Part Time

Start Date: September 2026

School Type: Secondary School

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and sports coach who can also serve as a Cover Supervisor in schools in and around the Selby area. This role involves delivering high-quality sports coaching sessions and supervising classes across various subjects when teachers are absent.

Key Responsibilities:

Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with the work provided.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in a range of subjects across the curriculum.
• Support students in their learning and address any questions they may have about the material.
• Report any issues or concerns to the relevant Head of Department
• Leading PE Sessions or assisting with the leading of PE sessions within the PE Department.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field is desirable.
• Experience in coaching a variety of sports to young people.
• Previous experience in a school setting, particularly in a cover supervisor role, is an advantage.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about sports and education.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to participate in physical activities.
  
  Adaptable, with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

What we offer
As a PE Specialist cover supervisor part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.