Community Coach (Casual)

Chester FC; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester FC Community Trust is seeking enthusiastic Community Coaches to support delivery of our community programmes, including after-school, evening and weekend sessions across Chester. You will deliver fun, safe and engaging sessions for children and young people of all ages and abilities, with flexible, casual opportunities to join our growing programme.

Applicants must have Level 2 coaching, a UK driving licence, safeguarding and first aid qualifications, and a collaborative, reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 coaching qualification in football or another sport.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Valid FA Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid qualifications, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in coaching or delivering activities is desirable.
• Excellent communication, positive attitude and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coaching and activity sessions across our community programmes.
• Provide cover for after-school, evening and weekend sessions as required.
• Create a fun, safe, inclusive and engaging environment for all participants.
• Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and individual needs.
• Support the preparation and delivery of football, multi-sport and wider community activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, participation and enjoyment.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of participants by following safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Complete session registers and associated administration as required.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Chester FC Community Trust.

Skills

Level 2 coaching

Driving licence

Safeguarding

Job description

Organisation Chester FC Salary Competitive Location Chester Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 30 October 2026 Interview date 6 November 2026.

Chester FC Community Trust is looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed Community Coaches to support delivery of our community programmes, including after-school, evening and weekend sessions.

Working across a range of football and multi-sport activities, successful applicants will help deliver fun, safe and engaging sessions for children and young people of all ages and abilities. This is a great opportunity for coaches to develop their experience, work within a professional football club charity and make a positive difference in local communities.

The role is offered on a casual basis, with flexible opportunities to support our growing programme of activities as and when required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 2 coaching qualification in football or another sport, alongside a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, which are essential requirements for the role.

Candidates should also hold valid FA Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid qualifications, or be willing to obtain these before commencing employment.

Candidates should also hold valid FA Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid qualifications, or be willing to obtain these before commencing employment.

Previous experience of coaching or delivering activities in school, club or community settings is desirable. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to adapt sessions to meet the needs of different participants.

You should be reliable, flexible and comfortable working as part of a team, while representing Chester FC Community Trust professionally at all times. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality coaching and activity sessions across our community programmes.
• Provide cover for after-school, evening and weekend sessions as required.
• Create a fun, safe, inclusive and engaging environment for all participants.
• Adapt activities to suit different ages, abilities and individual needs.
• Support the preparation and delivery of football, multi-sport and wider community activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, participation and enjoyment.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of participants by following safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Complete session registers and associated administration as required.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Chester FC Community Trust.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.