Job Title: Senior Sports Development Coach
Department:Sports Development
Location:Turf Moor and various delivery locations
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Pattern:35 hours per week Monday to Saturday
Closing Date:8th July 2025
Salary:£24,000 - £26,500 per annum
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
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 organising and delivery of key initiatives such as Bertie's Footy Stars, football hubs, walking football, activity camps/soccer schools and matchday activities. The SSDC takes a key role in supporting the delivery of wider football and sport development initiatives including our player development centre.
Roles and Responsibilities
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification
Please submit your CV via our careers page https://vacancies.burnleyfccommunity.org/ Please note we cannot admit CV’s submitted via email.
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.
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