Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity partner for Colchester United Football Club. We provide high quality sports and education programmes to 8,500 children, young people and adults from across the region each week.
CUCF are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and confident Community Sports Coach on a full time basis, to join our teaching and learning team, delivering across all strands of the organisation.
The successful candidate will share our organisational values. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality provision within our community, adopting our session methodology and schemes of work.
As this position is a key appointment in our organisation, you will have the tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles. You will be a leader and have the ability to inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and communities.
Please download the Community Sports Coach Job Pack here.
Position: Community Sports Coach
Location: Shrub End Community and Sport Centre, Boadicea Way, Colchester, C02 9BG
Reporting to: Head of Operations & Performance
Contract Type: Full Time
Number of Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £19,000 - £24,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: As part of your involvement with Colchester United Community Foundation the following benefits are available to staff:
• Company pool vehicle
• Business mobile phone
• Opportunities to work match days for Colchester United Football Club
• Access to bespoke CPD from our partners including the Premier League, English Football League, The FA Professional Football
Association and other key partners
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
Safeguarding
- Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment.
- In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Health & Safety
- Fully endorse, demonstrate and carry out the company’s health and safety policy.
- Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
- Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation with regard to fire.
Closing date: Friday 31st March 2023 (Please note this may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Interview date: As soon as possible
Proposed start date: As soon as possible
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks