Dynamic Community Outreach Coach: Football & Youth

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major sports organization in Manchester is looking for a Community Outreach Coach to deliver engaging football sessions for children and young people. Responsibilities include program planning, partnership building, and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong experience in youth work, and excellent communication skills. Evening work on Fridays and Saturdays is required. Applications close on February 4, 2026.

Benefits

Equal opportunities in employment

DBS check support

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in community settings or sports.
• Level 2 Coaching Certificate in football or youth work.
• Understanding of City in the Community's projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sessions across Community Outreach projects.
• Maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure safeguarding principles are embedded in the program.

Skills

Experience of working with children and young people

Excellent communication skills

Team-working abilities

Planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions

Creative and passionate about continuous improvement

Resilient and adaptable to change

Education

A-C GCSE or equivalent in maths and English

Minimum Level 1 football coaching or youth work qualification

Educated to degree level in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A major sports organization in Manchester is looking for a Community Outreach Coach to deliver engaging football sessions for children and young people. Responsibilities include program planning, partnership building, and ensuring a safe environment for participants. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong experience in youth work, and excellent communication skills. Evening work on Fridays and Saturdays is required. Applications close on February 4, 2026.