Community Sports Coach

Lincoln City Foundation; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Lincoln is seeking passionate Community Sports Coaches to lead engaging sports activities across various settings. Ideal candidates will have a recognised coaching qualification and experience working with young people. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits, including holiday and health plans. Applications are open until November 16, 2025.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free ticket to Lincoln City FC home league fixtures

Free onsite parking

Company health cash plan

Free children’s holiday club

CPD opportunities and social events

Qualifications

• Organised, motivated leader with a passion for inclusivity.
• Ability to create safe and engaging environments for young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, enjoyable, and developmental sports sessions.
• Promote progression of participants through activities.
• Maintain high standards of session administration.

Skills

Experience delivering sport or activity sessions

Recognised coaching qualification (Level 2 or above)

Ability to create a welcoming and safe space

Team player

1+ year of experience in a sports environment or educational setting

Job description

Salary

£12,698 per annum (FTE £23,492 per annum)

Contract

Part-Time - Permanent

Hours

20 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required)

Location

LNER Stadium, Lincoln, LN5 8LD plus various community venues

Do you love working with people and using sport to make a real difference?

We are looking for two new Community Sports Coaches to join our team. You will be passionate, friendly, and committed to helping others enjoy being active—no matter their background or ability.

About Us

At Lincoln City Foundation, we believe sport is for everyone. As our new Community Sports Coach, you’ll help deliver fun, safe and supportive sessions in schools, holiday clubs, and community settings across Lincolnshire. You\'ll encourage people to be active, build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy being part of something positive.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Sports Coach, you will:

• Deliver safe, enjoyable, and developmental sports sessions in alignment with the programme curriculum and strategic objectives
• Promoting the progression of participants through programme activities, aiming to positively impact their health, wellbeing and personal achievement
• Ensure high standards of session administration including risk assessments, registers and participant assessments

What We’re Looking For

You\'ll be an organised, motivated, and compassionate leader who\'s passionate about creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments for young people to thrive.

Essential experience and skills include:

• Has experience delivering sport or activity sessions (especially with children or young people)
• Holds a recognised coaching qualification (Level 2 or above)
• Understands how to create a welcoming and safe space for all
• Is happy to work as part of a team, as well as on their own
• At least 1 year of experience of delivering within a sports environment or educational setting

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment with a fantastic benefits package:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)
• Free ticket to Lincoln City FC home league fixtures
• Free onsite parking (non-matchday)
• Company health cash plan
• Free children’s holiday club for your children
• CPD opportunities and social events

We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

How to Apply

• Please complete the Foundation application form for this role (included in the downloadable application pack below).
• Email completed application forms to: [e-mail]
• Closing date for applications: Sunday 16 November 2025

Please note: CVs are not accepted. All offers are subject to references, DBS clearance, and safer recruitment checks.

Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a clear Enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment employment checks.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

As an employer we are happy to explore options for part time working, job shares and other flexible working options to suit your work life balance.

We do not accept CVs and cannot keep such documents on file.