Premier League Primary Stars Coordinator, LFC Foundation

LFC Foundation; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme matching up to 5.5%

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Liverpool FC Foundation is seeking coordinators to deliver the Premier League Primary Stars programme across designated schools. You will plan sessions, adapt activities to various ages and SEND needs, and work with teachers to boost confidence in PE delivery.

You will maintain monitoring records, liaise with partner schools, and support CPD activities while upholding safeguarding and curriculum alignment across KS1/KS2.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering sports coaching in schools to young people of all ages and abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the PE national curriculum across KS1 & KS2; understanding of different teaching and learning styles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database.
• Deliver the PL Primary Stars programme in a designated cohort of schools.
• Plan and prepare sessions using PL Primary Stars templates with consideration to abilities and SEND.
• Organise and run teacher training workshops for designated primary schools and staff.
• Develop positive relationships with partner schools and staff.
• Monitor activities with appropriate risk assessments and health and safety measures; ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Sports coaching in schools

Communication skills

Relationship building

KS1/KS2 PE curriculum knowledge

Education

4Sport Level 3 certificate (or working towards)

4Sport Level 2 award in multi-skills

Job description

About The Role

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

What will you be doing?

• Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database.
• Take responsibility for the 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 consideration is given to all abilities, ages, and SEND considerations.
• Deliver 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.
• 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 in delivering PE.
• Organise and run teacher training workshops to designated primary schools and staff as part of the PL Primary Stars programme.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with LFC partner schools and their key staff including head teachers, PE coordinators and receptionists
• Liaise directly with partner schools to support and promote additional LFC activity
• Collect the appropriate monitoring and evaluation documentation for each Premier League primary stars session and assist in the upkeep of VIEWS/Salesforce online monitoring and evaluation. This must be done in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure all activities are correctly monitored with the appropriate risk assessment and health and safety measures.
• Willingness to improve through CPD and courses.
• The well‑being 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 have a proven track record of delivering sports coaching in schools to young people of all ages and abilities. You will have comprehensive knowledge of the PE national curriculum across KS1 & KS2 and an understanding of different teaching and learning styles.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hold/Willing to work towards the 1st 4sport level 3 certificate in supporting the delivery of physical education or working towards it.
• Hold/Willing to work towards 1st 4sport level 2 award in multi-skills development in sport.

Why should you apply?

This role is offering full-time fixed-term contract opportunities for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week, on a 5 from 7-day basis including evenings and weekends when required. Your main base will be 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.

Benefits

• 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

…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

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.