Sports Coach | Youth Leader to Education Assistant

Location: Blackpool, Preston, and wider Lancashire schools



Start Date: September 2026



Contract Type: Full-Time, Full Academic Year (TTO)



Salary: Over -2,000 per month before tax



About the Role

Are you a Football Coach, Scout Leader, Swim Instructor, or Dance Teacher looking for a stable, rewarding career change that keeps your weekends free?

Schools across Lancashire are actively seeking dynamic, confident, and energetic individuals who already know how to command a room, engage young people, and manage behaviour. Mainstream secondary schools and specialist academies need Cover Supervisors and Sports/Activity Mentors for the upcoming academic year starting in September 2026.

You don''t need a formal teaching degree to excel here. If you can keep a squad of footballers focused, lead a scout troop through an activity, or manage a busy dance studio, you already possess the exact transferable skills needed to manage a modern classroom.

Why Your Experience Translates Perfectly

• Classroom Control: You know how to project your voice, hold attention, and set firm, respectful boundaries.

• Adaptability: You can think on your feet when a lesson plan or an activity changes unexpectedly.

• Energy & Presence: You bring a positive, proactive attitude that motivates students to participate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise classes of secondary school students (Ages 11-16) when the regular teacher is absent.

• Deliver pre-set learning materials, ensuring students stay on task, work safely, and behave respectfully.

• Utilise your coaching background to assist in PE departments, lunchtime sports clubs, or after-school enrichment programs where needed.

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively using the school''s established positive points and boundary systems.

• Act as a relatable, motivating role model, helping students build confidence and resilience.

What We Are Looking For

• Background: Proven experience leading youth groups or sports teams (e.g., Football Coach, Scout/Guide Leader, Swim Coach, Dance/Drama Teacher, Martial Arts Instructor, or Camp Counsellor).

• Character: Outgoing, highly confident, resilient, and thick-skinned. You must be comfortable managing groups of up to 30 teenagers.

• Education: A good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English and Math or equivalent). A degree is a plus but not essential.

• Availability: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, fully committed for the academic year.

• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check registered to the online Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one with our help).

What We Offer

• Strong Earnings: A guaranteed income of over -2,000 a month before tax, paid via transparent, premium daily rates.

• Perfect Balance: Term-time only working hours. Your weekends, evenings, and all school holidays (Christmas, Easter, Summer) are entirely your own.

• The Perfect Stepping Stone: The absolute best way to gain paid, practical classroom experience if you are considering a future PGCE or school-direct teaching qualification.

• Dedicated Training: Free access to behaviour management workshops, safeguarding training, and Cover Supervisor boot camps before you step foot in a classroom.

How to Apply

Please click ''Apply Now'' to upload your CV highlighting your coaching or youth leadership experience, or call our Lancashire Secondary Education Team directly for an immediate callback

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