PL Primary Stars Senior Coordinator

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent football club in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Coordinator for the PL Primary Stars program. This role involves planning and delivering educational activities, supporting teachers in PE, and coordinating project aspects within the LFC Foundation. The ideal candidate will have the 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate and experience in youth engagement. This is a fixed-term contract, based at Anfield Sports Community Centre with travel required across Merseyside.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Special LFC perks including ticket priority

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality sports coaching to children.
• Experience line managing others is desirable.
• Understanding of the PE national curriculum across KS1 and KS2.

Responsibilities

• Plan sports and educational activities for the LFC Foundation.
• Coordinate delivery team and represent the Foundation.
• Support teachers in delivering PE activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for working with young people

Ability to adapt under pressure

Leadership and management skills

Education

1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education

1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Multi‑Skills Development in Sport

Tools

DBS check

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a PL Primary Stars Senior Coordinator. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of the LFC Foundation’s programme by planning and delivering sports and educational activities, helping teachers build confidence in PE, and supporting school‑based interventions and events.

You’ll also coordinate aspects of the project, represent the Foundation and Premier League professionally, and remain flexible to support wider Foundation activities as needed. Premier League Primary Stars uses the appeal of the Premier League and Liverpool FC to inspire children to learn, stay active and develop key life skills.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting programme manager with planning, design and future planning curriculum and delivery model.
• Have line management responsibility for the delivery team
• Deliver bespoke CPD for the PL Primary Stars and wider LFC Foundation teams.
• Report writing and evidencing impact on a regular basis
• Work in line with the business plan ensuring all KPIs are met.
• Create case studies and PR opportunities are regularly undertaken in line with Club and Foundation guidelines
• Provide content for LFC Foundation social media
• Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database.
• Take responsibility for delivery of the Premier League Primary Stars programme in a designated cohort of schools.
• Plan and prepare prior to each session using the PL Primary Stars templates and ensure that careful considerations are made for all abilities, ages and SEND considerations.
• Deliver interventions on the following topics to the highest possible standard across a variety of ages and abilities including:
  • PE
  • PSHE
  • English
  • Maths
  • Extra-Curricular Clubs
  • School Assemblies
  • Workshops
  • Social Action
  • Tournament and competitions
  • Transition to secondary school sessions.
  • Teacher CPD events/sessions and mentoring
  • Holiday Camps
• Ensure that all activities are delivered in line with the current primary school curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.
• Work closely with primary school teachers to provide support and advice to improve their confidence to deliver PE.
• Organise and run teacher training workshops todesignatedprimary schools and staff as part of the PL Primary Stars programme.
• Develop andmaintainpositive relationships with LFC partner schools and their key staff including, head teachers, PEcoordinatorsand receptionists
• Liaise directly with partner schools to support and promote additionalLFC activity
• Collect the appropriate monitoring and evaluation documentation for each premier league primary stars session and assist in the up keep of VIEWS online monitoring and evaluation. This must be done ina timelyand effective manner.
• Ensure all activities are correctlymonitored with the appropriate riskassessment and health and safety measures.
• Willingness to improve through CPD and courses.
• The wellbeing of young people is paramount at the LFC Foundation, you will be expected to understand safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Deliver bespoke interventions to individuals or cohorts.
• Support holiday camps and half term activation when needed.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will hold, or be working towards, the 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education, along with the 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Multi‑Skills Development in Sport. You should bring a genuine passion for working with young people and the wider community, alongside strong communicationskills that support effective stakeholder engagement both internally and externally. Confidence, clarity, and a proactive, self‑motivated approach are essential, as is a solid understanding of the PE national curriculum across KS1 and KS2.

The role requires someone with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality sports coaching to children of all ages and abilities, who can organise and prioritise their workload, apply equality, diversity and inclusion principles within their coaching practice, and demonstrate awareness of safeguarding responsibilities. The ability to adapt under pressure, manage challenging behaviours, understand different teaching and learning styles, and show a commitment to ongoing professional development is also vital.

It would be desirable for candidates to have experience line managing others, hold a full clean driving licence, and possess additional coaching qualifications. Experience delivering classroom‑based education sessions, holding an FA Level 2 in coaching football, or coming from a sport development background would be advantageous. An understanding of the Premier League Primary Stars programme, experience mentoring adults, report or case study writing experience, and knowledge of managing data to evidence impact would further strengthen an application.

Why should you apply?

This is a Fixed‑Term Contract opportunity for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week on a 5 from 7 day basis, with some weekend work required. The role is based at Anfield Sports Community Centre, Liverpool; however the post holder will also be required to work from other locations across Merseyside from time to time and be willing to travel within England and Wales.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch.

We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and, through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Safeguarding

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.