PE & Sport Mentor Apprenticeship

Colchester United Community Foundation; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available!

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity partner for Colchester United Football Club. We provide high quality sports and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Are you passionate about giving opportunities to people to positively impact their lives, alongside enhancing your education and work experience?

CUCF are looking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated, and confident PE & Sport Mentor Apprentices on a 30 hour per week fixed term basis, to join our teaching and learning team, delivering across all strands of the organisation (Education, Health & Inclusion and Participation).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum FA Introduction to Coaching Award
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children
• Willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
• Full Clean UK Driving License
• Experience Coaching within a Community or Grassroots Environment

The successful candidate will be enrolled on to an education programme to enable them to gain a qualification from the options below:

1. Community Activator Coach - Level 2 (12 Months)
2. Sport & Heath Officer - Level 3 (14 Months)
3. Sports Coaching Apprenticeship - Level 4: (15 Months)

The successful candidate must share our organisational values and will be responsible for delivering high-quality provision within our community, adopting our teaching and coaching methodologies and schemes of work.

You will require the tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles, demonstrate leadership alongside our full-time workforce and can inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and areas of our communities.

We are seeking staff to:

Develop

• Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, participants, parents/guardians, and community partners.

Deliver

• Deliver a high-quality provision within Education, Health & Inclusion and Participation programmes.

Support

• Support with the development and increased engagement on community projects and programmes.

Collaborate

• Collaborate with colleagues, partners, schools, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping participants realise and reach their potential.

Evaluate

• Evaluate the impact and success of delivery by collecting data (Where applicable), feedbacking case studies and showcasing success.

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

• Colchester United Community Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment for all, and we expect all employees and volunteers to actively contribute to this commitment. Our safeguarding culture is built upon training, policies, and a shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of those we work with.
• In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, all candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment process. Additional safeguarding training or qualifications may be required for the role.
• As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, in compliance with immigration law.
• In some cases, we may be required to refer concerns about an individual's suitability to work with vulnerable groups to the appropriate authorities, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service or local safeguarding boards, in line with our safeguarding policies.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Health & Safety

• Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company’s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation regarding fire safety.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

• 20 Days Annual Leave per calendar year + Bank Holidays
• Free staff onsite parking
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
• Free Staff Macron Uniform
• Opportunities to access overtime
• Opportunities to work Colchester United home games
• Opportunities to work alongside the Colchester United Academy (Category 2)
• Allocated weekly Workforce Performance & Self Development time
• Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)
• External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
• CUFC Club Shop Discount

Application End Date: Friday 2nd May 2025 (September 2025 Start) & Friday 17th October 2025 (January 2026 Start)

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Kieran Michaels)