Youth and Community Coach

Street League; Scotland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Street League is seeking a Youth and Community Coach to join the East Scotland team. The role delivers local street sports and the Street League Academy Programme, partnering with the Progressions Coordinator across their area.

The position is full-time (36.25 hours per week) in East Lothian with an Edinburgh base and travel across East Scotland. It is a 1-year fixed-term contract, with PVG checks required and immediate availability advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sports sessions and youth programmes.
• Must have a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Engage young people in local communities and online and establish partnerships.
• Recruit and register young people onto Street League activity.
• Deliver community-based street sports and the Street League Academy Programme.
• Create sports and team-building activities aligned to Street League’s framework and qualifications.
• Enter data and ensure compliance for all Street League activity.

Skills

Community engagement

Driver's license

Youth coaching

Sports sessions

Job description

Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Youth and Community Coach. This role is an integral part of Street League’s East Scotland team and will play a key role in delivering both sports sessions and sports-related qualifications on the Street League Academy.

Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health and employment.

Role:

The Youth and Community Coach forms part of the Street League Delivery Team and works in partnership with the Progressions Coordinator in delivering and administering Street League’s programmes in their specific local area.

You will be responsible for:

• 1. Engaging young people in local communities and online, as well as establishing and maintaining community partnerships.
• 2. Recruiting and registering young people onto Street League activity.
• 3. Delivery of community-based street sports, and the Street League Academy Programme.
• 4. Creative sports and team building activities aligned to Street League’s practice framework and qualifications.
• 5. Data entry and compliance for all Street League activity.

Work Pattern: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)

Location: East Lothian (with office base in Edinburgh). Frequent travel throughout East Scotland will be required so a Drivers Licence is essential for this role.

Contract: 1 Year Fixed-Term

Don't miss this chance to be a part of our mission and help change the game for young people in the UK.

Immediate availability would be advantageous, although all applications will be considered.

Please note that all Street League roles are subject to enhanced PVG checks.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026.