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 matching

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

LFCTV GO access

Employee assistance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Liverpool FC Foundation is seeking a PL Primary Stars Coordinator to deliver the Premier League Primary Stars programme across a cohort of schools. You will plan and deliver engaging classroom lessons and support extra-curricular clubs, assemblies and workshops to foster learning, activity and life skills.

Based at Anfield and across Merseyside, you will monitor activities, liaise with teachers, organize training workshops and ensure OFSTED-aligned delivery, while remaining committed to

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering sports coaching in schools.
• Knowledge of the PE national curriculum for KS1 & KS2.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Update LFC Foundation’s reporting database.
• Deliver PL Primary Stars in a designated cohort of schools.
• Plan and prepare sessions using PL Primary Stars templates and consider all abilities and SEND.
• Deliver across topics: PE, PSHE, English, Maths, extra-curricular clubs, assemblies, workshops, social action, tournaments and transition sessions.
• Ensure activities align with primary curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.
• Work with teachers to improve confidence in delivering PE.
• Organise and run teacher training workshops.
• Develop relationships with partner schools and key staff.
• Liaise with partner schools to promote additional LFC activity.
• Monitor and evaluate sessions using VIEWS/Salesforce; maintain timely records.
• Ensure risk assessments and health and safety.
• Willingness for CPD.
• Safeguarding of young people.
• Deliver bespoke interventions.
• Support holiday camps and half term activation.

Skills

Sports coaching

PE curriculum KS1/KS2 knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

4sport Level 3 certificate

4sport Level 2 award

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. In this role you will support the delivery of the LFC Foundations’ current Premier League Primary Stars Programme and be tasked with delivering classroom lessons for pupils on topics which will include PSHE, English and Maths. You will support the schools by providing extra-curricular clubs, school assemblies, workshops, social action projects, tournaments, competitions and support with transition to secondary schools. You will work with teachers to improve confidence in running PE lessons and work as part of a team across mass participation events. The Premier League Primary Stars 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?

• 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.

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.

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 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.