Community Casual Coach in Birmingham

Birmingham City Football Club Foundation is transforming the city through the power of football. Join us during an exciting period of growth and transformation. The Foundation uses the power of football and sport to help transform the lives of tens of thousands of people in our city, ensuring our community grows alongside Birmingham City Football Club. We are “more than football”. Are you passionate about using sport to inspire others?

We are seeking an engaging and adaptable casual coach to support the Foundation's inclusive community programmes including football, multi-sports, youth clubs, and wellbeing sessions to young people and local community groups.

The community coach will lead and assist on our engaging and inclusive community programmes ensuring we have a focus on creating an inclusive, fun, and safe environment for all. The community coach will support the planning and delivery of the activities at one of our school academy partner school’s facilities.

Birmingham City FC Foundation is growing. The Foundation team are passionate about working together to make change happen. As part of the School Academies team, you will work closely with your Foundation colleagues to engage the local community at one of our partner schools.

As an engaging coach and team player, you will be delivering and supporting football, multi-sports, youth clubs, wellbeing sessions, and community events. You will be an ambassador not only for the Foundation but also for Birmingham City FC with our partner schools and the wider community.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their success in working in a community environment and with young people. FA Introduction to Coaching in football qualification, as a minimum, is essential. You are known for your professionalism, influence, flexibility, and positive attitude.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our exciting future
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts including opportunity for match day tickets
• Onsite parking
• Staff uniform

The interview process will involve a competency-based interview with a panel and a practical assessment. If you have any specific requirements or need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Code of Conduct: Birmingham City F.C Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Foundation and its employees. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Foundation. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Foundation rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment: We are passionate about and committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be asked to provide details of any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, as outlined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references. We are committed to ensuring that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Foundation.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Birmingham City F.C. Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We will consider applications based solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance. We are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do.

We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Foundation that no person, whether job applicant, employee, casual, volunteer, or participant, shall be discriminated against. The Foundation opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex, and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups - women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.