Sports Development Coach

We are seeking an individual to inspire young people through a variety of programmes. You’ll help deliver fun projects that boost participation and foster a love for sport!

Job Title: Sports Development Coach

Department: Sports Development

Location: Turf Moor and various delivery locations

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 21 hours per week, across a flexible rota (Monday–Saturday, including evenings, with occasional Sunday shifts as required).

Closing Date: 13^th October 2025

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Salary: £22,300 - £24,000 per annum (Pro rata)

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 also creating positive learning environments for all involved.

In liaison with the Sports Development Manager and other staff, the Sports Development Coach will support the coordination and delivery of key sports development initiatives such as Bella and Bertie’s Footy Stars, Bertie Bee’s, Football Hubs, Activity Camps/Soccer Schools and Matchday activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan, deliver and evaluate of coaching sessions to ensure high standards and customer service are maintained.
To support the coordination of staffing and delivery for Soccer Schools, Bella and Bertie’s Footy Star, Activity Camps, Football Hubs and other sports development projects, whilst ensuring all sessions are financially viable and sustainable.
To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the projects, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organise sessions, fixtures, transport and collect monies, etc.
Support with the distribution of flyers and promotional material.
Ensure all equipment is available for casual/zero hours staff and is kept in a useable condition.
Quality assurance of sport development projects including spot checks on delivery staff.
Monitoring and evaluating sport development projects and the impact of delivery.
To ensure that the health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
To support the delivery of wider football and sport development initiatives.
To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
To work towards agreed objectives.
Comply with all Charity policies.
Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

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

Level 2 Coaching Award.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A to C in English and Math’s or equivalent.
Up to date Safeguarding & Emergency Aid.
Experience of planning and delivering regular sport coaching sessions.
Delivering community-based football/sport provision, with all youth ages and abilities.
Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent IT skills including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.

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 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.

Department
Sports Development
Locations
Turf Moor, Burnley

About Burnley FC in the Community

We are Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC); the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better.

We work hard every day to deliver our mission across the communities of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

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