PE Coach (30 hours)

PE Coach

In this role, you will deliver Physical Education lessons to pupils across a range of age groups in a primary school setting, demonstrating strong expertise in sports coaching. Ongoing training will be provided to support your professional development, alongside opportunities to apply your experience to effectively engage and motivate students.

The Company

First Step Physical Education, part of the First Step Sports Group are specialists in the planning, organisation, delivery, and assessment of Primary School PE, delivering quality PE and sports offerings, to schools across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

The Position

We are seeking a PE Coach to work 30 hours per week, with experience in sports coaching and the ability to deliver sessions to our standards across a range of settings.

The role requires a confident and adaptable individual who can engage young people, work independently, act as a positive role model, and deliver high‑quality sessions that develop participants’ skills.

It is vital that applicants have prior experience working within a school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver PE lessons and a variety of sports to primary school aged pupils 


• Be assertive and respected by pupils


• Provide an exciting learning experience


• Be versatile and committed to learning


• Be reliable and flexible


• Demonstrate professionalism to clients


• Travel to various locations and settings
  

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• At least a NGB Level 2 Coaching Badge or equivalent


• Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a sports sector or school environment delivering sports sessions


• A good knowledge of at least 3 areas of the curriculum is essential (Games, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, OAA)


• Experience creating and following lesson plans


• Experience assessing pupil performance


• Knowledge and passion for a variety of sports


• Excellent organisation and time management skills


• Risk Assessment experience


• Experience working with a variety of ages


• GCSE Maths and English.


• First Aid and Child Protection Training - Training can be provided


• Committed to continuous professional development


• Willingness to undergo training is essential


• A driving License and your own transport are essential as you will be travelling to multiple locations
  

*Please note: While a BTEC Level 3 qualification is valuable, it does not meet the industry‑standard requirements for this position. A minimum Level 2 NGB sports qualification is required.

The recruitment process will consist of three stages: a telephone interview, a practical assessment, and a face-to-face interview.

Why you should apply:

• Varied and exciting role


• Great culture and work environment


• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities


• Heath Care Scheme

First Step Sports Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information.

*All Successful candidates will be required to participate in a full DBS clearance.