City in the Community is Manchester City's official charity. Founded in 1986, it supports people across Greater Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football.
The role
This part-time Community Coach - Employability role helps young people aged 16-25 build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards education, employment and training. You will support the planning and delivery of City in the Community's Youth Hub, City Careers and volunteering programmes.
Day to day, you will deliver engaging employability, football and sport sessions, mentor participants and support their progression. You will work with employers, the DWP, referral agencies and community partners to support recruitment, work experience opportunities and positive outcomes. You will also monitor participant progress, keep accurate records and contribute to programme reporting against agreed KPIs, while supporting wider CITC 16+ programmes where required.
What you will bring
- Experience planning and delivering employability or life-skills programmes for young people aged 16-25.
- A minimum Level 2 Coaching Certificate in any sport or relevant activity.
- Strong knowledge of the local employability landscape, including barriers faced by young people not in education, employment or training.
- Experience supporting young people facing complex barriers, with an understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management.
- Experience building relationships with employers, schools, colleges and community partners.
- Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills, with a resilient and adaptable approach. Experience supporting young people with additional needs would be an advantage.
- A full UK driving licence.
Hours and contract: Part time, fixed term. 22.5 hours across three days per week.
Salary: Not stated in the employer advert.
Benefits include 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, an annual discretionary bonus, a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, company pension and life assurance, discounted match tickets, City Store savings, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
Applications close on 1 December 2026. Apply through the City Football Group careers site.
Applicants who need support or an adjustment during recruitment can contact citcjobs@cityfootball.com. UK-based City Football Group roles are subject to a DBS check, with the level depending on the role and responsibilities.
Employer source: https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-Community-Coach-Employability/1456912433/
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The role
This part-time Community Coach - Employability role helps young people aged 16-25 build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards education, employment and training. You will support the planning and delivery of City in the Community's Youth Hub, City Careers and volunteering programmes.
Day to day, you will deliver engaging employability, football and sport sessions, mentor participants and support their progression. You will work with employers, the DWP, referral agencies and community partners to support recruitment, work experience opportunities and positive outcomes. You will also monitor participant progress, keep accurate records and contribute to programme reporting against agreed KPIs, while supporting wider CITC 16+ programmes where required.
What you will bring
- Experience planning and delivering employability or life-skills programmes for young people aged 16-25.
- A minimum Level 2 Coaching Certificate in any sport or relevant activity.
- Strong knowledge of the local employability landscape, including barriers faced by young people not in education, employment or training.
- Experience supporting young people facing complex barriers, with an understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management.
- Experience building relationships with employers, schools, colleges and community partners.
- Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills, with a resilient and adaptable approach. Experience supporting young people with additional needs would be an advantage.
- A full UK driving licence.
Hours and contract: Part time, fixed term. 22.5 hours across three days per week.
Salary: Not stated in the employer advert.
Benefits include 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, an annual discretionary bonus, a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, company pension and life assurance, discounted match tickets, City Store savings, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
Applications close on 1 December 2026. Apply through the City Football Group careers site.
Applicants who need support or an adjustment during recruitment can contact citcjobs@cityfootball.com. UK-based City Football Group roles are subject to a DBS check, with the level depending on the role and responsibilities.
Employer source: https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-Community-Coach-Employability/1456912433/