Sports and Education Coach in Burnley

Job Title: Sports and Education Coach

Department: Primary Education

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and Primary School across East Lancashire

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Closing Date: Friday, 17th July 2026

Salary: £22,300 - £24,500 per annum

The Role

The Sports and Education Coach will deliver the Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) programme, delivering PE, physical activity and wellbeing education within selected primary schools to improve resilience, self‑esteem and aspirations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Programme Delivery & Session Management

• Take responsibility for the delivery of PE and the Premier League Primary Stars programme within an assigned cohort of schools.
• Deliver high‑quality lessons and sessions to participants with diverse abilities, needs and requirements across varied environments.
• Deliver a wide range of provision including National Curriculum PE, Extra‑Curricular Clubs, Holiday Camps, Whole‑School Assemblies, Recreational Sport, and Educational Workshops (Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE).
• Ensure all delivery aligns with organisational and programme standards.

Planning, Preparation & Quality Assurance

• Conduct meticulous planning prior to every session, considering individual needs, inclusion requirements and learning outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate the standards and success of your own delivery and contribute to wider departmental reflection.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure impact is measured and reported effectively.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate registers and input required data into systems such as Salesforce in line with programme guidelines.
• Ensure timely reporting of progress, impact, and outcomes to key funders and internal stakeholders.
• Support the organisation in demonstrating strong evidence of impact across all Primary Stars and PE delivery.

Safeguarding, Wellbeing & Duty of Care

• Ensure that all stakeholders — pupils, staff, partners and colleagues — are kept safe before, during and after every session.
• Safeguard participants by following all agreed procedures and organisational policies.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive environment throughout all delivery settings.

General

• 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 the professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as & 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.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Level 2 Multi-Skills.
• Level 2 Coaching certificate in any chosen sport.
• Safeguarding certificate.
• First Aid certificate.
• Five GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Relevant training for working with children. E.g. working in schools, volunteering, coaching children.
• Experience of working on sport-based projects.
• Experience of delivering the PE curriculum in Primary schools.
• Experience of working in a school setting.
• Full driving license and the use of a vehicle.

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. 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.