Inclusion Coach, LFC Foundation

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool FC is looking for an Inclusion Coach to join its LFC Foundation team. This role involves developing and delivering community sports inclusion programmes, ensuring that activities are engaging, high quality, and inclusive. The successful candidate will have a passion for diversity and experience in community engagement, making a significant impact on hard-to-reach groups.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday days

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts and benefit schemes

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of Level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent in two or more sports.
• Experience in developing inclusive session plans.
• Experience working with minority groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality inclusive coaching sessions.
• Create inclusive session plans and coach handbook.
• Engage with hard-to-reach groups.

Skills

Coaching

Community Engagement

Inclusivity

Education

Level 1 coaching qualification

Level 2 coaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as an Inclusion Coach.

In this role, you will support the development and delivery of community sports inclusion programmes, focusing on coach management and inclusive curriculum development.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure quality and genuinely inclusive sessions are delivered across LFC Foundation community sport programmes.
• Create inclusive session plans and a coach handbook to support programme development.
• Provide CPD/mentoring to casual coaches and volunteers.
• Capture data of participants across the programme.
• Deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
• Engage with and deliver sessions to hard-to-reach groups such as refugees, females, ethnically diverse communities, and disabled young people.
• Engage with local community groups and leaders to promote inclusive sessions.
• Support all LFC projects, programmes, and events as required.
• Ensure session plans and risk assessments are completed to a high standard.
• Deliver social action sessions and workshops.
• Record data in the LFC Foundation database for consistent reporting to funders.
• Undertake case studies and PR opportunities in line with Club and Foundation guidelines.
• Provide content for LFC Foundation social media channels.
• Undertake other tasks as required.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful, you must have a minimum of Level 1 coaching qualification or equivalent in two or more sports. Experience in developing inclusive session plans and supporting community programmes is essential. You should have experience working with minority groups to engage them in sport and physical activity. A Level 2 coaching qualification or equivalent in two or more sports is desirable. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

Why should you apply?

This is a fixed-term, 12-month contract, working 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The main base will be our Anfield Sports and Community Centre. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, the option to purchase additional days, and a contributory pension scheme. Benefits include discounts, benefit schemes, and volunteering opportunities.

Liverpool FC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, maintaining high standards and leading initiatives in this area. We aim to increase workforce diversity and create an inclusive workplace. If you share our passion for inclusivity, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.