Casual Football Development Coach

Job Title: Casual Football Development Coach 

Department:  Football Development 

Location:  Various locations across Burnley and Pendle 

Contract Type: Casual/Zero Hours 

Working Pattern: Varied – Daytime, Evenings and Weekends 

Closing Date: N/A 

Salary: Competitive hourly rates plus holiday pay 

About us  

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club. 

We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire. 

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story! 

The Role 

The Football Development department are looking for highly enthusiastic football coaches to deliver on a range of football programs delivered to 3-16 years old. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

• To deliver high-quality football sessions that engage, enthuse and progress young people.  

• To engage, inspire and empower young people to reach their full potential.  

• To liaise with the Football Development Manager and Football Development Officers, and proactively promote the Football/Sports Development programmes and carry out all meaningful tasks, when so asked to do, by the Head of Football Development.  

• To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the programme, to ensure the smooth running of the project e.g. maintain accurate attendance registers, organise fixtures, transport and collect monies, etc.  

• To manage, develop and support the coaches and volunteers involved in coaching sessions.  

• To work in partnership with BFCitC and Burnley Football Club departments on community initiatives as identified by the Head of Football Development, CEO of BFCitC and Board of Trustees.  

• To ensure that the health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.  

• To help monitor and evaluate the programme & have an input into the future design of programme delivery.  

• Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.  

• Work with individuals and/or groups from a range of diverse backgrounds.  

• 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 a professional, strong, and positive manner.  

• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and 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.  

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description. 

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills 

• FA Level 1 in Coaching Football. 

• Experience of planning and delivering regular football coaching sessions.  

• Full clean driving license with access to own transport.