Sports Coach Tameside
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | OL6 6DD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Sports Coach
Location: Tameside
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities
Pay: £95-£120 per day, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting Sports Coaches to work across schools throughout Tameside.
These opportunities are primarily day-to-day and short-term, making them ideal for coaches looking for flexibility and the chance to work in a school environment. There is also potential for longer-term placements where schools have an ongoing requirement.
We're interested in hearing from Sports Graduates, PE Graduates, qualified coaches and experienced individuals who enjoy working with children and young people.
The Role
Depending on the school and the booking, you may be involved in:
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Supporting and delivering PE lessons
Supporting and delivering PE lessons
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Leading sports sessions for individuals and small groups
Leading sports sessions for individuals and small groups
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Covering PE lessons and planned activities
Covering PE lessons and planned activities
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Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive behaviour
Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive behaviour
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Supporting pupils across different ages and abilities
Supporting pupils across different ages and abilities
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Running lunchtime clubs and extracurricular activities
Running lunchtime clubs and extracurricular activities
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Helping pupils develop confidence and physical skills
Helping pupils develop confidence and physical skills
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Supporting classroom activities where required
Supporting classroom activities where required
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Working alongside teachers and other school staff
Working alongside teachers and other school staff
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Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive environment
Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive environment
About You
We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Sports Coaches who are confident managing groups of children and can bring energy and positivity to the school day.
Experience in sports such as football, rugby, cricket, athletics, basketball or fitness would be welcomed.
A sports-related degree, coaching qualification or recognised coaching badge is desirable, but relevant experience working with children and young people will also be considered.
You should have strong communication skills, good behaviour-management skills and a professional approach to working in schools.
Why Work Through Cover People?
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Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply work
Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply work
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Potential for longer-term opportunities
Potential for longer-term opportunities
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Schools across Tameside
Schools across Tameside
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Flexible assignments to suit your availability
Flexible assignments to suit your availability
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£90-£120 per day depending on experience
£90-£120 per day depending on experience
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Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
Opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience
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Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant
Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant
If you're a Sports Coach looking for flexible school-based work across Tameside, with the potential for longer-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.