Casual Football Development Coach

Burnley FC in the Community; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused sports charity is seeking a Casual Football Development Coach to deliver high-quality football sessions for young people aged 3-16 in Burnley and Pendle. The role requires a passion for coaching and the ability to work flexible hours, making a significant impact on the community's youth development. Essential qualifications include FA Level 2 in Coaching Football and a commitment to safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and delivering regular football coaching sessions.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality football sessions that engage young people.
• Liaise with project leads to promote football development programmes.
• Implement safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe environment.

Skills

Planning and delivering football coaching sessions

Strong communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

FA Emergency Aid

FA Safeguarding

UEFA C

Job description

Job Title: Casual Football Development Coach

Department: Football Development

Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle

Contract Type: Casual/Zero Hours

Working Pattern: Varied – Daytime, Evenings and Weekends

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Salary: NMW

About us

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

The Football Development department are looking for highly enthusiastic football coaches to deliver on a range of football programs delivered to 3-16 years old.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To deliver high-quality football sessions that engage, enthuse and progress young people.
• To engage, inspire and empower young people to reach their full potential.
• To liaise with the project leads and proactively promote the Football/Sports Development programmes and carry out all meaningful tasks, when asked to do, by the Director of Football, Sport and Education.
• To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g. maintain accurate attendance registers, organise fixtures, transport and collect money, etc.
• To work in partnership with BFCitC and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the DFSE, CEO of BFCitC and Board of Trustees.
• To ensure that the health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
• To help monitor and evaluate the programme & have an input into the future design of programme delivery.
• Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.
• Work with individuals and/or groups from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• FA Level 2 in Coaching Football.
• FA Emergency Aid.
• FA Safeguarding.
• UEFA C.
• Experience of planning and delivering regular football coaching sessions.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.

Please email [e-mail] to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

How to apply

Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E,D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.