Premier League Kicks Coaching Staff
Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, providing high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week, alongside managing the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre 7 days a week!
If you are a student, coach or teacher looking for evening work alongside any other work commitments, with experience and/or passion for sport and developing participants then this is an opportunity for you!
CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Premier League Kicks coach with high standards and strong work ethic on a flexible sessional basis with a commitment to fixed hours each week.
This role within our Community Team will include the evening delivery of Premier League Kicks sessions, plan session content and delivering workshops. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to participants facing a variety of challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.
Premier League Kicks provides open access football sessions, that inspire and engage young people (8-17years) through sport. This programme promotes physical activity, teamwork and personal development in a safe and supportive environment.
As we look to strengthen our coaching team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within a sport and community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate young people on and off the pitch.
Coaches will be allocated to several of the following Premier League Kicks sessions dependent of availability:
- Monday’s (5.15-6.30pm) - The Gilberd School, Colchester, CO4 9PU
- Tuesday’s (4.45-6.00pm) - Colchester Academy, Greenstead Colchester, CO4 3JL
- Wednesday’s (4.45-6.00pm) - Clacton Leisure Centre, Clacton on sea, CO15 6DB
- Thursday’s (5.56-7.00pm) - Harwich and Dovercourt High School, Harwich, CO12 3TG
- Friday’s (4.45-6.00pm) - Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG
- Friday’s (7.56-9.00pm) - Witham Sports Ground, Witham, CM8 1EP
We’re passionate for Premier League Kicks staff to represent the local communities in which our sessions are held, so promote applications from these local communities.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum FA Introduction to Coaching Qualification
- FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
- Strong communication and rapport building skills.
- Willing to undertake a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check.
- Experience working with young people, football and or community coaching environments.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- UEFA C Coaching Qualification
- Level 2 Youth Work Qualification
- Youth Mental Health First Aider qualification or willing to complete.
- Relevant experience working with young people within community or educational setting or in areas of high deprivation.
- Other NGB Coaching Qualifications.
- Full UK Driving License.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop
- Develop high quality and engaging Premier League Kicks sessions.
- Develop good relationships with the participants you work with.
Deliver
- Deliver/support high quality and engaging Premier League Kick sessions.
- Deliver/contribute high quality workshops in community settings.
- Deliver the golden thread of safeguarding throughout each session.
- Safe Environment
- Safe People
- Safe Behaviours
Support
- Support CUCF in managing existing and new relationships with schools, community organisations, and external partners to enhance the reach and impact of the Premier League Kicks programmes.
- Help CUCF in securing resources and funding opportunities for future programme development, contributing ideas for new initiatives or improvements to existing projects.
Collaborate
- Collaborate with schools and other partners to ensure a unified approach to promoting opportunities to young people.
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.
- Further information can be found HERE
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. Further information can be found HERE
CUCF Employee Benefits:
- 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
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.
Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).
Interview Dates: ASAP
Start Date: ASAP
For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net (FAO: Louis Garbett).