Sports Coach - Oldham


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£95 to £120 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OL1 1LF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Oldham

Start Date: ASAP

Role: Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities

Pay: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Sports Coaches to work across schools in Oldham.

These opportunities are ideal for people with a sporting background who enjoy working with children and young people and want to bring their coaching skills into education. Most bookings will be day-to-day or short-term cover, offering flexibility alongside the possibility of longer-term placements as school requirements arise.

You will help schools deliver engaging sporting activities, encourage pupil participation and promote positive attitudes towards physical activity.

Depending on the assignment, your duties may include:

Assisting with PE lessons and practical sports sessions.

Coaching pupils in a range of sports and physical activities.

Leading warm-ups, drills, games and skills-based exercises.

Supporting small groups and pupils who need extra encouragement.

Promoting teamwork, discipline, resilience and sportsmanship.

Helping organise lunchtime clubs and extracurricular activities.

Encouraging pupils to build confidence and develop their physical abilities.

Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining clear expectations.

Working alongside teachers and other school staff.

Ensuring activities are safe and accessible for pupils of different abilities.

We're keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about sport and confident motivating young people.

Relevant backgrounds could include:

Sports coaching and PE

Football, rugby, cricket or basketball coaching

Athletics and fitness instruction

Sports Science or PE-related degrees

Youth work and community sports programmes

A sports-related qualification, degree or coaching badge would be beneficial, although practical coaching experience and the ability to work effectively with children are also valued.

You should be reliable, approachable and confident managing groups, with good communication skills and a positive attitude towards behaviour management.

Primarily day-to-day and short-term bookings

Potential for longer-term placements

Opportunities across schools in Oldham

£90-£120 per day, depending on experience

Flexible work to suit your availability

Experience working in different educational settings

Support from a dedicated Cover People consultant

If you're a Sports Coach looking for flexible work in schools across Oldham, 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.

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