Football Coach

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports education centre is seeking a Centre of Excellence Football Coach to join their team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality coaching sessions, focusing on both player development and a diverse range of coaching methodologies. This fixed-term role offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Reduced-price gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Discounted professional Hair & Beauty services

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least Level 2 Coaching.
• Proven track record of improving player performance.
• Extensive knowledge of activities to improve player performance.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver coaching activities for players.
• Provide feedback to improve player performance.
• Ensure sessions are developed for all player abilities.

Skills

Coaching

Player Development

Technical Awareness

Tactical Awareness

Education

Level 2 Coaching Qualification

Job description

Centre of Excellence Football Coach

GBP17.31 per hour (+ GBP4.12 holiday pay)

Fixed Term Contract to June 2026

The Role

Working as part of the Centre of Excellence, you will organise and deliver exciting and challenging coaching activities, through to a standard of excellence, ensuring the development of all learners with progression routes into higher levels of the sport, linking in with appropriate partners at all times.

You will also ensure that coaching sessions are suitably developed for all players including those less able or with specific needs and give feedback to players to improve their performance. This will include highlighting key strengths and areas for development.

What we are looking for

Qualified to at least Level 2 Coaching you will also have a proven track record of improving player performance through player support and development and have an extensive knowledge and range of activities to improve player performance including technical and tactical awareness. You will need a full clean driving licence as the role will include team transport to away fixtures.

What makes us an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

The college values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.