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 programmes 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 Maths or equivalent). A degree is a plus but not essential.
• Availability: Mon Fri, 8:30AM - 3:30PM, 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.