Job Title: Sports Coach Location: Barnsley (S70, S71) Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time Are you an energetic and motivated Sports Coach with a passion for inspiring young people through physical activity in a school setting? If so, GSL Education are looking to recruit enthusiastic Sports Coaches to work in schools across Barnsley (S70, S71), supporting students both in PE lessons and through wider physical and enrichment activities. As a Sports Coach, you will play a vital role in promoting physical wellbeing, teamwork, and positive behaviour. You will work closely with teaching staff to support PE delivery, extracurricular activities, and student engagement, helping pupils develop confidence, discipline, and a love for sport. Main Responsibilities: Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions to individuals, small groups, and whole classes Support PE lessons in line with the school curriculum and key stages Assist in the organisation and delivery of extracurricular sports clubs and activities Work collaboratively with PE teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and sportsmanship Support students’ physical, social, and emotional development Ensure a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment Requirements: Experience working with children or young people in a coaching or school-based setting Background in sports coaching, physical education, or a related field Ability to motivate and engage students of varying abilities Strong behaviour management and communication skills A positive, proactive, and reliable approach Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education. Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application. As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK. For more information or to register your interest in the “Sports Coach” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at for more information.