Senior Netball Development Coach

Burnley FC in the Community; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley FC in the Community is seeking a Senior Netball Development Coach to support the Sports Development Manager in delivering the Netball Academy with Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. You will also lead community netball provision across Burnley and surrounding areas.

You will plan and deliver high‑quality netball coaching, drive programmes such as Back 2 Netball and Walking Netball, and explore growth opportunities while ensuring sessions stay financially viable

Qualifications

• Level 2 Netball or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Safeguarding.
• Emergency Aid.
• Experience in delivering safe, structured and enjoyable netball sessions in schools, clubs and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate netball sessions to high standards and customer service.
• Lead community netball programmes including Back 2 Netball, Walking Netball and Netball Development Centres.
• Deliver coaching sessions and support classroom education workshops when required.
• Explore growth opportunities for netball provision with the Sports Development Manager.
• Provide exit routes for graduating Netball Academy players.
• Coordinate staffing and delivery of netball sessions to be financially viable.
• Promote netball projects with marketing and partnerships.
• Undertake administration and monitor impact data (Salesforce).
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

CPD

Safeguarding

Emergency Aid

Netball coaching

Education

Level 2 Netball or equivalent coaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Netball Development Coach

Department: Sports Development

Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, worked across 6 days

Closing Date: Friday, 25th September 2026

Salary: £24,984 - £27,587 per annum

About us

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award‑winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

The Senior Netball Development Coach (SNDC) supports the Sports Development Manager with developing and delivering all aspects of the Netball Academy delivered in partnership with Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. The SNDC is also responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of our community‑based Netball provision and sports participation within Burnley and the surrounding areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Coaching

• Plan, deliver and evaluate netball sessions to ensure high standards and customer service is maintained.
• Lead the delivery of community netball programmes including Back 2 Netball, Walking Netball, Netball Development Centres and Bella Bee Netball.
• Deliver netball coaching sessions and support classroom‑based education workshops when required.

Programme Development & Growth

• Explore growth opportunities with the Sports Development Manager for netball provision related to the project area.
• Provide exit routes, including coaching or playing opportunities, for graduating Netball Academy players/students.

Staffing, Coordination & Sustainability

• To support the coordination of staffing and delivery of netball sessions and other sports development sessions (when required), whilst ensuring all sessions are financially viable and sustainable.

Marketing, Promotion & Partnerships

• Support the marketing and promotion of netball and other sports development programmes, including distributing flyers and attending open evenings.
• Liaise with colleagues and key partners to proactively promote netball projects to new and existing participants within Burnley and surrounding areas.

Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Undertake administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of netball development initiatives, including attendance registers, organising fixtures, transport and petty cash.
• Monitor and evaluate netball development projects, logging key impact and participation data on Salesforce.

General

• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Level 2 Netball or equivalent coaching qualification
• Evidence of CPD
• Safeguarding
• Emergency Aid
• Experience in delivering safe, structured and enjoyable netball sessions in schools, clubs and the local community.
• Understanding the needs of target groups including women & girls, minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds and areas of deprivation.

Please email [e-mail] to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E, D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.