PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable sports organization in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach to engage with the community and schools. The successful candidate will plan and deliver impactful activities, inspiring participants. This full-time position has an expected start date of 3 November 2025 and requires a commitment to high standards and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to work across community and school settings effectively.
• Strong work ethic and high standards to inspire participants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and review activities within various settings.
• Contribute positively to programs for participants and communities.
• Motivate participants on and off the pitch.

Skills

Tenacity and creativity

Strong work ethic

Ability to engage participants

Job description

Overview

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available!

CUCF provides high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40 hours per week).

Role and Location

This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of projects across the organisation, contributing to the impact our Education, Participation and Health & Inclusion programmes make daily across the local community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and reviewing the delivery within community, football/sport, and school environments, adopting our delivery methodology and national curriculum schemes of work.

This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG, with delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and review activities across community, football/sport, and school settings; adopt CUCF delivery methodology and national curriculum schemes of work.

Contribute to the delivery of Education, Participation and Health & Inclusion programmes and support positive outcomes for participants, families, and communities.

Inspire and motivate participants on and off the pitch and playgrounds; work with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve impact.

Requirements / Qualifications

Tenacity and creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges in sport and community environments; strong work ethic and high standards.

Ability to work across different settings, including community spaces and schools, and to engage participants effectively.

Additional Information

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Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025 (applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: Week commencing 20 October 2025

Start Date: From 3 November 2025

How to Apply

For further details, please contact the Colchester United Community Foundation team at [e-mail] or 01206 755160 (FAO: Callum Murphy).