Program & Operations Lead

Program \& Operations Lead

About Us

Grassroots Sports Academy Yorkshire is a community\-driven organisation delivering high\-quality sport, education and well\-being programs across Barnsley. We work with schools, families, local authorities and community partners to create inclusive opportunities for all.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth — and we’re looking for someone ready to step up into a leadership role and help us shape what comes next.

This is not just another coaching role!

This is a career progression opportunity for an ambitious coach, PE graduate or SEND worker who is ready to take on more responsibility, lead programs, and develop into a senior role within a growing organisation.

You will play a key role in:

• Leading delivery across multiple programmes


• Supporting staff and coaches


• Managing day\-to\-day operations


• Helping grow and improve what we offer

• Lead and oversee high\-quality sports delivery across schools and community settings


• Maintain strong session standards aligned with safeguarding and coaching best practice


• Support and mentor coaching staff

• Coordinate staffing, rotas and bookings


• Support planning and delivery of events, camps and projects


• Ensure smooth day\-to\-day running of programmes

• Build relationships with schools and partners


• Support new programme ideas and community engagement


• Contribute to funding, reporting and impact tracking (supported by leadership)

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a sports coaching, PE background


• Is ready to take the next step into leadership


• Is organised, proactive and reliable


• Enjoys working with people and managing teams


• Wants to grow with an organisation long\-term

• Relevant coaching or sport qualification (Level 2\+ preferred)


• Experience delivering sport or physical activity


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Passion for community sport and inclusion

• Clear progression pathway into senior roles


• Opportunity to lead projects and programmes


• Ongoing CPD and qualifications


• A supportive and ambitious working environment


• The chance to make a real impact in your community

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something meaningful — we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: £24,000\.00\-£26,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Childcare


• Free fitness classes


• On\-site parking

• Sports coaching: 2 years (preferred)


• Management: 1 year (preferred)

• Driving Licence (required)

• Barnsley, South Yorkshire (required)

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