Premier League Kicks Casual Coach, LFC Foundation

LFC Foundation; Telford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool FC Foundation is seeking a Casual Football Coach to plan and deliver engaging football, sport and personal development sessions for 8-18s at risk of anti-social behaviour or from high-need areas. You will tailor sessions to age and ability, following safeguarding and equality procedures to support positive outcomes.

The role offers variable hours, including evenings and weekends, with the main base at Anfield Sports & Community Centre and programmes delivered across Liverpool City

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in football coaching, especially with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with participants, parents, staff and partners.
• Strong organisational skills, positive attitude and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead football, sport and personal development sessions tailored to age and ability.
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments and follow safeguarding and inclusion procedures.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies to ensure safety and wellbeing of participants at all times.
• Motivate and inspire participants, manage behaviour, and create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Interact professionally with participants, parents, staff and external community stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching football

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football

Safeguarding Children & Young People (in-date)

Emergency First Aid training

Job description

About The Role

Kicks is the Premier League’s flagship community programme which uses the power of football to inspire young people to reach their potential. The programme creates opportunities for young people aged 8-18 who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high need areas.

What will you be doing?

• Session Delivery: Plan and lead inspiring, interactive and engaging football, sport and personal development sessions tailored to the age and ability of participants.
• Safety & Welfare: Undertake dynamic risk assessments and strictly follow safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) procedures.
• Adhere to LFC Foundation Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our participants is paramount.
• Engagement: Motivate and inspire participants, building positive relationships and managing behaviour effectively in community outreach programmes, whilst providing a safe, inclusive and fun environment for young people to meet new friends, develop key life skills and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
• Communication: Work well within a team and interact professionally with participants, parents, staff, and external community stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you must have proven professional experience in football coaching, especially working with children and young people, and have a commitment to nurturing talent. You’ll have previous experience of planning and delivering high-quality football sessions in a community setting. You’ll be someone who understands the importance of tailoring your coaching to the individual needs of players and is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed, showcasing your commitment to Liverpool FC Foundation’s mission. You’ll bring strong organisational skills, a positive attitude, and a flexible approach. Your excellent communication skills will ensure you build strong relationships with participants, staff, parents, and external partners. Above all, you’ll be a role model, representing Liverpool FC Foundation with professionalism, passion, and pride.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Essential: FA Level 1 / Introduction to Coaching Football (or equivalent qualification), in-date Safeguarding Children & Young People and Emergency 1st Aid training certification.
• Desirable: A recognised Youth Work qualification, Mental Health First Aid Qualification.
• Experience: Practical background working or coaching young people in a community, youth work, or sports setting. Proven track record of working with hard-to-reach groups.

Why should you apply?

This is a casual position, offering variable hours including evenings and weekends on a flexible assignment basis. Your main base will be Anfield Sports & Community Centre, but our programmes are mainly delivered across Liverpool City Region.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making 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.

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.

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