Senior Sports Development Coach

Visual Candy; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Burnley FC in the Community as a Senior Sports Development Coach, supporting various initiatives aimed at enhancing sport engagement among youth. You'll play a vital role in delivering coaching sessions and managing projects while promoting a positive brand image in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering sports coaching sessions.
• Community-based football/sport activities experience for youth.
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions to maintain standards.
• Coordinate and manage sports development projects.
• Monitor and evaluate projects using Salesforce.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Coaching

Education

Level 2 Coaching Award

5 GCSEs A-C in English and Math

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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.

Come and be part of our story!

The Role

Sport Development projects provide young people with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sports activities. The projects focus on increasing participation, developing a love for sport, and creating positive learning environments for all involved.

The Senior Sports Development Coach (SSDC) supports the Sports Development Manager with the organisation and delivery of key initiatives such as Bertie's Footy Stars, football hubs, walking football, activity camps/soccer schools, and matchday activities. The SSDC plays a key role in supporting the delivery of wider football and sport development initiatives, including our player development centre.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions to ensure high standards and customer service are maintained.
• Support the coordination of staffing and delivery for Soccer Schools, Bertie's Footy Stars, walking football, football hubs, and other sports development projects, ensuring all sessions are financially viable and sustainable.
• Support the marketing and promotion of sports development projects, working closely with the Marketing department.
• Undertake administrative duties related to the projects, such as maintaining attendance registers, organising sessions, fixtures, transport, and collecting monies.
• Distribute flyers and promotional materials.
• Liaise with training venues to ensure all equipment is available and in good condition.
• Ensure quality assurance of sports development projects, including spot checks on delivery staff.
• Monitor and evaluate projects, logging key data on Salesforce.
• Understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy and procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Work flexible hours as required.
• Work towards set objectives and comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand positively and professionally.
• Support other organisational areas as needed and promote best practices.
• Commit to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Attend training courses for professional development.
• Demonstrate the Charity’s values consistently.

This job description is a guideline and not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Level 2 Coaching Award
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English and Math or equivalent
• Experience in planning and delivering sports coaching sessions
• Experience delivering community-based football/sport activities for all youth ages and abilities
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office programs

Please email to request the full Job Description and Person Specification. Submit your CV via our careers page. CVs submitted via email will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), paid for by the Charity. An online safeguarding search will also be conducted for shortlisted candidates. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and employment is contingent upon satisfactory references and DBS clearance.

E,D & I Statement

We are committed to equality and diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and employees who disclose needs.

Veteran Statement

We support veterans, reservists, and the armed forces community, actively recruiting Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

We promote and protect the physical and mental health of all staff.