PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach Apprenticeship

Colchester United; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in Colchester is seeking enthusiastic PE & Sport Mentor Apprentices to join their teaching team. This 30-hour per week fixed-term position includes opportunities for further education and is designed for individuals passionate about community engagement and coaching. Candidates must have relevant coaching qualifications and a full clean UK driving license. Applications close on November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum FA Introduction to Coaching Award (or working towards completion by start date).
• Experience coaching within a Community or Grassroots Environment.
• Willingness to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality provision within the community.
• Adopt teaching and coaching methodologies.
• Inspire and motivate individuals from various backgrounds.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

FA Introduction to Coaching Award

FA Introduction to First Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children

Full Clean UK Driving License

Job description

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

Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Are you passionate about giving opportunities to people to positively impact their lives, alongside enhancing your education and work experience?

CUCF is looking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated, and confident PE & Sport Mentor Apprentices on a 30 hour per week fixed term basis with the opportunity for overtime, to join our teaching and learning team, delivering across all strands of the organisation (Education, Health & Inclusion and Participation).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum FA Introduction to Coaching Award (Or working towards to be completed prior to start date)
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children
• Willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
• Full Clean UK Driving License
• Experience Coaching within a Community or Grassroots Environment

The successful candidate will be enrolled on to an education programme to enable them to gain a qualification from the options below:

1. Community Activator Coach - Level 2 (12 Months)
2. Sport & Health Officer - Level 3 (14 Months)
3. Sports Coaching Apprenticeship - Level 4 (15 Months)

The successful candidate must share our organisational values and will be responsible for delivering high-quality provision within our community, adopting our teaching and coaching methodologies and schemes of work.

You will require the tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles, demonstrate leadership alongside our full-time workforce and can inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and areas of our communities.

Download the media pack here: pe sport mentor - football coach apprentice.pdf

Closing Date:

Friday 14th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates:

WC 17th November 2025

Start Date

From Friday 2nd January 2025

If you would like further details, please contact [e-mail] /01206 755160 (FAO: Callum Murphy)