Lead Para Football Coach: Dundee United Community Trust

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

Job summary

A community sports organization in Dundee seeks a passionate Lead Para Football Coach to deliver high-quality inclusive football sessions. The role involves mentoring sessional coaches, maintaining high standards of coaching and safeguarding, and engaging with participants to develop their skills and confidence. Applicants must have experience working with disabilities and relevant coaching qualifications. A full UK driving licence is also required. Flexible working hours with a pay rate of £13.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of the Class for Kids system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging para football sessions.
• Lead by example, maintaining high coaching and safeguarding standards.
• Mentor, guide and support sessional staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate processes such as attendance and participant feedback.

Skills

Experience working with people with disabilities

Effective communication with parents and guardians

Leadership and mentoring

Understanding of safeguarding standards

Education

SFA Children’s Coaching Award (1.3)

SFA Youth/Adult Coaching Certificate (1.3)

Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football certificate

Job description

Lead Para Football Coach: Dundee United Community Trust

Location: Dundee (with travel required)
Salary: £13.63 per hour
Hours: 8–10 hours per week. Key working days are Monday, Thursday and Friday, with weekend flexibility required.
Reports to: Head of Community Football

Role Overview

Dundee United Community Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Para Football Coach to deliver high-quality, inclusive football sessions for children and adults within its Para Football Programme. The role focuses on developing confidence, ability and enjoyment through football, while supporting participants’ physical, social and emotional development.

You will also play a key leadership role by mentoring and supporting sessional coaches and volunteers, ensuring all activity reflects the Trust’s values and safeguarding standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging para football sessions
• Lead by example, maintaining high coaching and safeguarding standards
• Mentor, guide and support sessional staff and volunteers
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and guardians
• Promote and support the Para Football Programme
• Monitor and evaluate processes such as attendance and participant feedback
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Valid Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football e-learning certificate
• SFA Children’s Coaching Award (1.3)
• Experience working within the sports sector or a football charity
• SFA Youth/Adult Coaching Certificate (1.3)
• Knowledge of the Class for Kids system
• Based in Dundee or willing to relocate

Application Process

Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by 5pm on Tuesday 6 January 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a multi-stage interview process, including delivery of a practical session and a competency-based interview.

Dundee United Community Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.