PL Primary Stars Co-ordinators, LFC Foundation

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Liverpool FC Foundation as a PL Primary Stars Coordinator, where you'll support schools in delivering the Premier League Primary Stars Programme. This full-time role involves engaging with teachers and students, planning sessions, and ensuring compliance with educational standards while promoting physical education.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Access to benefit schemes

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sports coaching in schools.
• Good knowledge of PE curriculum across KS1 & KS2.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles for various ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Premier League Primary Stars programme in schools.
• Plan and prepare sessions aligning with the primary school curriculum.
• Support teachers in delivering PE confidently.

Skills

Sports coaching

Communication

Relationship building

Education

4sport Level 3 certificate in supporting PE delivery

4sport Level 2 award in multi-skills development in sport

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals to join our Liverpool FC Foundation team as PL Primary Stars Coordinators.

In this role, you will support the delivery of the LFC Foundation’s Premier League Primary Stars Programme. Your responsibilities will include supporting teachers to improve confidence in running PE lessons, supporting schools with educational activations and interventions, and working as part of a team across mass participation events.

The Premier League Primary Stars programme uses the appeal of the Premier League and Liverpool Football Club to inspire children to learn, be active, and develop important life skills.

What will you be doing?

1. Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database.
2. Deliver the Premier League Primary Stars programme in a designated cohort of schools.
3. Plan and prepare sessions using the PL Primary Stars templates, considering all abilities, ages, and SEND considerations.
4. Deliver interventions on topics such as PE, PSHE, English, Maths, extracurricular activities, assemblies, workshops, social action, tournaments, transition sessions, CPD events, and mentoring.
5. Ensure activities align with the primary school curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.
6. Work closely with teachers to support and boost their confidence in delivering PE.
7. Organise and run teacher training workshops within the programme.
8. Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner schools and key staff.
9. Liaise with schools to promote additional LFC activities.
10. Collect and maintain monitoring and evaluation documentation, including online records.
11. Ensure all activities are monitored with proper risk assessments and health and safety measures.
12. Engage in CPD and training to improve skills.
13. Understand and adhere to safeguarding policies to ensure the wellbeing of young people.
14. Deliver bespoke interventions to individuals or groups.
15. Support holiday camps and activation events as needed.

Who are we looking for?

You should have a proven track record of delivering sports coaching in schools to young people of all ages and abilities, with a good knowledge of the PE curriculum across KS1 & KS2 and various teaching styles. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders are essential.

Essential Qualifications

• First 4sport Level 3 certificate in supporting PE delivery or working towards it.
• First 4sport Level 2 award in multi-skills development in sport.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 12 months, working 35 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required. The main base is Anfield Sports & Community Centre, Liverpool, with occasional travel across Merseyside, England, and Wales.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, the option to purchase additional days, a contributory pension scheme, discounts, and access to benefit schemes. Opportunities for volunteering are also available.

Liverpool FC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively seeks to increase diversity in its workforce. We are proud of our achievements in this area and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace.

This role requires a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, as Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.