Job Title: Sports and Education Coach
Department: Primary Education
Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX and Primary Schools across East Lancashire
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st July 2025
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025
Salary: £21,000 - £24,000 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
* Take responsibility for the delivery of PE and the Premier League Primary Stars programme within a cohort of schools on behalf of BFCitC.
* Ensure meticulous planning is conducted prior to each session that is delivered, with considerations being made for individuals’ needs and requirements.
* Deliver the highest possible quality of lessons and sessions to a wealth of participants with varying abilities, needs and demands, in a variety of different environments, including:
* Deliver National Curriculum Physical Education, Extra-Curricular Sessions, Holiday Camps, Whole School Assemblies, Recreational Sport Sessions and Educational Sessions (Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE workshops).
* Continuously evaluate the success / standards of own work and that of others, through rigorous self and departmental reflection and analysis.
* Partake in the crucial processes of monitoring and evaluation, to ensure that the progress / impact of any given provision is reported to key funders in a timely and effective manner. This includes the use of regular registers and the Salesforce platform.
* Ensure that all stakeholders are kept safe and well, before, during and after the delivery of a given session.
* Understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role and use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
* Be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
* 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.
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.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
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.
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.
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