Job Description

Are you an experienced Sports Coach or Sports Student with the energy, confidence, and skillset to engage young people through sport? Do you want to be part of something bigger, helping a new generation fall in love with movement and physical activity?

FIFTH Movement is on a mission to get children and young people moving meaningfully. We work across Greater Manchester, delivering high-quality physical activity programmes that go beyond "just sport." From PE and after-school clubs to holiday camps, we're building healthier, happier school communities through the power of movement.

Our work is rooted in care, connection, and impact. Every session we deliver is about more than activity, it's about confidence, enjoyment, and long-term change. Our coaches are key to this.

The Role

We're looking for a reliable, engaging, and skilled freelance sports coach to deliver after-school Multi-Sport sessions in secondary schools across the Stockport area. This is an opportunity to work with students aged 11-16, helping them develop core sports skills while also building their motivation, teamwork and resilience.

These sessions will run between 3pm and 4.30pm, Monday to Thursdsay, starting in September 2025.

You'll lead a range of sport-specific sessions across schools with a focus on football, basketball and volleyball and be trusted to bring a strong presence, clear instruction, and positive energy each week.

What We're Looking For

We're after someone who:

Has experience leading or supporting young people in sports environments Is confident delivering sessions in football, basketball and volleyball Can plan sessions that develop progression and build skillsets over time Has strong behaviour management and a calm, engaging delivery style Is reliable and consistent, especially during term-time

This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

Currently studying or recently graduated in Sports Science, coaching or PE Looking to pick up additional hours alongside university or part-time work Passionate about physical activity as a tool for long-term wellbeing

Essential Requirements

A sports-related qualification or actively studying one (college or university) A full UK driving licence and access to a car (travel across sites is essential) Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one Availability during after-school hours (3pm - 4.30pm) at least 2-3 times per week

Desirable

First Aid training Experience coaching in secondary schools or with teens

Why Work with FIFTH?

Be part of a growing company with a genuine mission and strong reputation Deliver sessions that are high-impact, well-supported, and meaningful Competitive 25 per hour freelance rate Opportunity to access further work across schools, camps and clubs Join a team that values consistency, trust, and putting young people first
We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early interest.

Make movement matter. Join FIFTH Movement this September.

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 4 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Enhanced DBS (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 15/09/2025