Care Home Football Coach

Triathlonscotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused sports organization is seeking self-employed coaches to deliver innovative exercise sessions to care home residents in the Greater Glasgow area. The role requires a passion for football and working with vulnerable adults, along with flexibility and excellent availability. Coaches will have the opportunity for further growth within the organization as it expands services across West Central Scotland. Competitive pay starts from £20 per session, increasing after three months.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for working with residents in a care home environment.
• Background in football, either as a player or coach.
• Must have or obtain a PVG to work with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver unique sessions to care home residents.
• Build strong relationships with residents and care home staff.
• Help maintain Fit-baw's strong reputation across Scotland.

Skills

Passion for football

Ability to work independently

Excellent availability midweek

Flexibility and adaptability

Driving license and own car

Job description

Reporting to: Programme Co-ordinator / owner

Organisation: Fit-baw

Pay: Starts from £20+ per session / increase to £25+ after 3 months

Contract: Sub contracted / self employed

Availability: 10.30-4.30pm Mon-Fri

Hours: Flexible

Location: Greater Glasgow area / West Central Scotland

What is Fit-Baw?

Fit-baw is an innovative care home exercise prorgramme, improving the physical and social lives of residents across Scotland through the beautiful game. Last year we delivered almost 1,000 classes and are looking to continue to grow into 2026. Hence why we want to expand our team within our region, or also speak to interested individuals about a franchise in other parts of the country.

Role Purpose & Key Activities

• Deliver our unique sessions to care home residents
• Help continue to build our strong reputation across Scotland as one of the top health & well-being programmes
• Build key relationships with residents, activity co-ordinators and managers

Employment Setup

• Coaches are self-employed and subcontracted
• You will need to have your own insurance (we help set this up – low cost basic public liability insurance)
• You will need to have a pvg to work with vulnerable adults (if not on system, you’ll need to apply for one)

Person Specification

• Background: have a passion for football with a playing or coaching background
• Must have a passion working with the residents and comfortable working in a care home environment
• Must have excellent availability midweek during the day
• Able to be flexible and adaptable as every home is unique
• Able to work on own
• Able to drive and have own car is essential

Be very independent, reliable and organised with own schedule

Further opportunities available within the business as we continue to grow across West Central Scotland.