Lincoln City
Elite Development Pathway

As we continue to grow and enhance our youth football offering ahead of the 2025-26 season, Lincoln City is excited to launch a new structure within our Football Development provision. This simplified pathway will feature three distinct tiers:

• Football Development Programme

• Elite Development Pathway

• Academy

We are now recruiting a range of coaching and leadership roles for our Elite Development Pathway (EDP) – an invite-only programme designed for the most talented boys outside of Academy football and the highest-potential female players.

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About the Elite Development Pathway

The EDP aims to:

• Identify and support footballers with exceptional potential in line with Academy recruitment standards.

• Offer the highest quality development environment to foster growth on and off the pitch.

• Provide clear progression routes to ensure every player reaches their full potential.

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Now Recruiting – Join Our Team

Due to the scale of this exciting programme, we are looking for motivated, experienced, and passionate individuals to join our coaching staff across several age groups and geographic zones.

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📍 Locations include Riseholme College and multiple sites across Lincolnshire including Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham, Louth, Newark, and more.

📥 How to Apply: Please fill out the form below to apply

If you would like an informal discussion or wish to find out more about the role, please contact Marshall Dixon at mdix@theredimps.com.

If you are currently part of Lincoln City FC, the Foundation or the Academy, and interested in applying, we welcome internal applications. Roles can be considered alongside your existing commitments (full-time, part-time, or casual) – we'll work with individuals on a case-by-case basis.

For any informal conversations about the roles, please reach out to Marshall Dixon at 📧 mdix@theredimps.com.

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Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.​

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We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.​

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Please note that due to Child Employment Laws we cannot employ anyone under the age of 18 to work on our Football Development Programmes.

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Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

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Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

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We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

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As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.

Poacher & Poacher's Assistant

Poacher & Poacher's Assistant

(Voluntary Roles)

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Contract:    Voluntary
Locations:  LNER Stadium, Lincoln
Hours:         Home Matchdays including Saturday's and Tuesday evenings.

Variable - Community Events as required

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Do you love football, fun, and making people smile?

We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to join the Lincoln City FC family as either Poacher the Imp or Poacher’s Assistant.

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Poacher is our cheeky, friendly mascot who brings the energy on matchdays and at community events. Whether you’re inside the costume or helping behind the scenes, you’ll be at the heart of the action, making unforgettable memories for fans of all ages.

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You can volunteer in one of two ways:

• Be Poacher – don the famous costume, wave to the crowd, pose for selfies, and bring the Imp spirit to life.

• Be Poacher’s Assistant – keep Poacher safe, guide them through busy areas, and help fans enjoy their moment with the mascot.

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Both roles are important in helping us ensure that everyone leaves with a smile and special memories of their visit.

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What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from people who are:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and confident engaging with the public, especially children and families.

• Able to follow instructions, work as part of a team, and stay calm in busy environments.

• Committed to upholding safeguarding, equality, and inclusion – ensuring everyone feels welcome and respected.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with supporters, staff and external partners.

• Physically able to wear a mascot costume for short periods (Poacher role).

• Possessing good situational awareness to guide and support others (Assistant role).

• Experience in events, performance, or public engagement is helpful but not essential – what matters most is a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

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What We Provide

• A non-working matchday ticket for home games.

• Food vouchers for working matchdays.

• Full training, including safeguarding (and first aid if needed).

• Ongoing support from our staff team.

• The chance to represent the Club and Foundation as part of our community.

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​​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

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Please fill out the form below to express your interest in this position.

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​We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.​

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Please note that due to Child Employment Laws we cannot employ anyone under the age of 18 to work on our programmes.

Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

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Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.

COMMUNITY COACH & COMMUNITY PLAYWORKERS

Various sessions available on a Zero-Hour Contract

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Contract: Zero-Hour Contract

Salary:        £12.21 per hour
Locations:  Lincoln and surrounding areas
Hours:         Home Matchdays including Saturday's and Tuesday evenings.

Variable - Community Events as required

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Lincoln City Foundation is seeking enthusiastic and committed Sessional Sports Coaches

to support the delivery of our wide range of programmes including sport, community, youth,

and football development

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About the Role

This flexible role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a positive impact through sport, physical activity, and youth engagement. You’ll deliver safe, fun, and inclusive sessions that inspire children, young people, and families to achieve their potential, develop new skills, and lead healthy, active lives.

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Whether it’s on the pitch, in schools, community centres, or at matchday events, our coaches create engaging experiences that support wellbeing, learning, and personal growth for participants of all ages and abilities.

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This is a dynamic role ideal for someone who enjoys working with people of all ages, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a positive impact in the community.

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Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, safe, and high-quality sports and physical activity sessions in line

• with programme objectives and Foundation standards.

• Support and lead a variety of activities, optional sessions include football coaching,

• youth mentoring, after-school and holiday clubs, community sessions, and

• matchday/fan engagement events.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families, acting

• as a role model who promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour.

• Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of sessions and programmes,

• ensuring all activities are inclusive and meet participant needs.

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing during all activities. · Support event logistics including setup, equipment management, and basic administration as required. · Collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, and external partners to create safe, supportive, and fun environments. · Assist in identifying participants who may need additional support to fully engage or progress, signposting to further opportunities where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sports coaching, youth work or community engagement (paid or voluntary)

• Willingness to undertake mandatory training (Safeguarding, First Aid, etc)

• Awareness of safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities

• Understanding of behaviour management and inclusive practice

• Friendly, approachable and able to build rapport with people of all ages

• Passionate about using sport and physical activity to make a positive difference in the community

• Reliable, organised and committed to delivering high-quality sessions​

• Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends, school holidays or matchdays

• Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote equality and diversity

• Clean driving license and access to transport.

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What We Provide

• Training, including safeguarding (and first aid if needed).

• Ongoing support from our staff team.

• The chance to represent the Club and Foundation as part of our community.

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​​Lincoln City Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

​

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, a clear DBS, and the necessary safer recruitment employment checks.

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Please fill out the form below to express your interest in this position.

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​We do not accept CV’s and cannot keep such documents on file.​

​

Please note that due to Child Employment Laws we cannot employ anyone under the age of 18 to work on our programmes.

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Why join Lincoln City Foundation?

​

Lincoln City Foundation values its employees and aims to be an employer of choice. It is important to the Foundation to cultivate an environment of development and progression therefore actively encouraging staff training (internally and externally), networking and opportunities to support a pathway for those that show initiative, innovation and dedication.

​

We look for individuals to enhance our team creativity, ambition and dynamic. We welcome those who are passionate, adaptable, high performing and target driven.

​

As a community-led charity, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the individuals we engage with. We consider ourselves to be a family-friendly, responsible employer and can offer flexible working patterns. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

​

For more information on the Foundation please take a look at our strategy, vision and mission available on our website.

Inclusivity

Lincoln City Foundation welcomes applications from all individuals and communities. Only information relevant to the role defined in the job description will be used in the selection process and personal data is retracted to remove unconscious bias.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

We welcome applications from candidates that wish to explore flexible working patterns.