Community Coach - Schools

City Football Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP

Company pension & life assurance

Discounted match tickets

City Store savings

City+ subscription

Stadium tour discounts

Retail and lifestyle offers

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking a Community Coach – Schools in Manchester to deliver engaging sessions across Primary and Disability Schools programmes. You will support pupils through the National Curriculum PE and Premier League Primary Stars, planning and delivering inclusive activities with safeguarding at the core.

Collaborating with school staff and Officers, you'll monitor progress, ensure curriculum objectives are met, and foster a positive learning environment for all participants.

Qualifications

• A minimum NGB Level 2 Coaching qualification in any sport (excluding dodgeball).
• Experience delivering coaching or education sessions within schools, with knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Experience working with children and young people, delivering engaging and inclusive activities.
• Strong behaviour management skills, with the ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a creative and adaptable approach to delivery.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coaching and education sessions across Primary and Disability Schools programmes.
• Plan and deliver engaging, structured and inclusive sessions supporting physical development.
• Work with the School Officers to meet curriculum objectives and ensure safe learning environments.
• Build relationships with teachers, monitor pupil progress and contribute to reporting.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and embed CITC and CFG policies across activities.

Skills

Level 2 Coaching

School coaching experience

Working with children

Behaviour management

Communication & teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

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Community Coach - Schools

Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Community Coach – Schools

This Community Coach – Schools role is an opportunity to inspire children and young people across Greater Manchester through sport and education. Working closely with schools, teachers and colleagues, you will deliver engaging and inclusive sessions that help pupils develop confidence, improve their physical wellbeing and build skills for the future.

Who We Are

Established in 1986, City in the Community is Manchester City’s official charity. We support people across Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football. Our programmes place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, whilst also creating healthy futures and healthy communities.

Within our Schools team, we use sport and physical activity to create positive learning experiences for children and young people across Greater Manchester. Through our Primary Schools and Disability Schools programmes, we work closely with schools and teachers to deliver inclusive PE, support pupil development and help young people of all abilities build confidence and reach their potential.

The Role

You will deliver high-quality coaching and education sessions across City in the Community's Primary Schools and Disability Schools programmes, supporting pupils through National Curriculum PE, Premier League Primary Stars and inclusive physical activity.

Day to day, you will plan and deliver engaging, structured and inclusive sessions that support pupils' physical development, confidence and enjoyment of sport. Working closely with the Primary Schools Officer or Disability Schools Officer, you will help ensure programmes meet curriculum objectives and provide a safe, positive learning environment for all participants.

Alongside programme delivery, you will build strong relationships with teachers and school staff, monitor pupil progress and contribute to programme reporting. You will also play an important role in maintaining high safeguarding standards and ensuring CITC and CFG policies are embedded across all activities.

What You'll Bring

• A minimum NGB Level 2 Coaching qualification in any sport (excluding dodgeball).
• Experience delivering coaching or education sessions within schools, with knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Experience working with children and young people, delivering engaging and inclusive activities.
• Strong behaviour management skills, with the ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a creative and adaptable approach to delivery.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Why Choose Us

Guided by our values of being caring, inclusive, transformative and youth-led, we are committed to creating an environment where our team feel supported, valued and able to make a meaningful difference through the work they do every day.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodation to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] .

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.