Casual Football Development Coach

Job Title: Casual Football Development Coach

Department: Football Development

Location: Various locations across Burnley and Pendle

Contract Type: Casual/Zero Hours

Working Pattern: Varied – Daytime, Evenings and Weekends

Closing Date: N/A

Salary: Competitive hourly rates plus holiday pay

The Role

The Football Development department is looking for highly enthusiastic football coaches to deliver on a range of football programs for 3-16 year olds.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality football sessions that engage, enthuse, and progress young people.
• Engage, inspire, and empower young people to reach their full potential.
• Liaise with the Football Development Manager and Officers, promoting the Football/Sports Development programmes.
• Undertake administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the project (e.g., maintain attendance registers, organise fixtures, collect payments).
• Manage, develop, and support coaches and volunteers involved in coaching sessions.
• Work in partnership with BFCitC and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives.
• Ensure health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
• Monitor and evaluate the programme and contribute to future design of delivery.
• Identify talented individuals and refer them to appropriate destinations.
• Work with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy and best practice guidelines.
• Work flexible hours as required by the role.
• Work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand in a professional manner.
• Support other areas of the organisation as required.
• Commit to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Attend training courses for professional development.
• Demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is a guideline and not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• FA Level 1 in Coaching Football.
• Experience in planning and delivering football coaching sessions.
• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com 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. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), paid for by the Charity.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and offers are 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 encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists, and the wider armed forces community.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all staff.