Football Coach

Centre of Excellence – Football Coach

£17.31 per hour (+ £4.12 holiday pay)

Fixed Term Contract to June 2026

The Role

Working as part of the Centre of Excellence, you will organise and deliver exciting and challenging coaching activities, through to a standard of excellence, ensuring the development of all learners with progression routes into higher levels of the sport, linking in with appropriate partners at all times.

You will also ensure that coaching sessions are suitably developed for all players including those less able or with specific needs and give feedback to players to improve their performance. This will include highlighting key strengths and areas for development.

What we are looking for

Qualified to at least Level 2 Coaching you will also have a proven track record of improving player performance through player support and development and have an extensive knowledge and range of activities to improve player performance including technical and tactical awareness. You will need a full clean driving licence as the role will include team transport to away fixtures.

What makes us an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

The college values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.