Sports Coach, LFC Foundation

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a Sports Coach.

In this role you will support the development and delivery of community sports programmes with a focus on school sports delivery, curriculum development and school relationships.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure quality inclusive sessions are delivered across LFC Foundation sports programmes, in schools and community settings.
• Create inclusive session plans which support the development of young people experiencing new sports for the very first time through to talent identification and pathways.
• Support the development and delivery of continuing professional development/mentoring to casual coaches, coach mentees and volunteers.
• Deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
• Engage with and deliver sessions with underrepresented groups such as diverse communities and disabled young people.
• Engage with local community groups and leaders to promote local sports offers.
• Support across all LFC Foundation projects, programmes and events where required.
• Ensure session plans and risk assessments are completed to a high standard.
• Collect and record data on LFC Foundation databases to ensure consistent and reliable reporting to funders.
• Ensure case studies and PR opportunities are regularly undertaken in line with Club and Foundation guidelines.
• Provide content for LFC Foundation social media.
• To undertake other tasks as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Minimum Level 1 coaching qualification (or equivalent) in 2 or more sports.
• Experience of delivering sports in school settings.
• Supporting the development of community programmes.
• Developing session plans that are applicable and inclusive to specific groups.
• Developing Inclusive coaching curriculums.
• Attending meetings with partners and community groups.
• Working with minority groups to engage them into sport and physical activity.
• Desirable Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) in one or more sports.

Why should you apply?

This is a Fixed‑Term Contract opportunity for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week on a 5‑day basis including evenings and weekends, with flexible hours. Your main base will be our Anfield Sports and Community Centre.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch.

We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.